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ALPHABETICAL 


DESCRIPTIVE  CATALOGUES 


THE  PUBLICATIONS 


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PUBLICATION  ROOMS, 

No.  2G5  Chestnut  St.,  Philadelphia. 

Letters    relating  to   agencies,  colportage,  and  the  general 
interests  of  the  Board,  to  be  addressed  to  the  Rev. 
Corresponding  Secretary  and  General  Agent. 

Letters  relating  to  manuscripts  and  books  offered  for  publi- 
cation, to  be  addressed  to  the  Rev.  Wm.  M.  Engles,  D.  D., 
Editor  of  the  Board. 

Donations  to  be  remitted  to  A.  "W.  Mitchell,  M.  D.,  Treas- 
urer. 

Orders,  payment  for  books,  and  letters  relating  to  the  busi- 
ness of  the  Depository,  to  be  addressed  to  Mr.  Joseph  P. 
Engles,  Publishing  Agent. 


FORM  OF  A  DEVISE  OR  BEQUEST  TO  THE  GENERAL 
ASSEMBLY'S  BOARD  OF  PUBLICATION. 

To  the  Trustees  of  the  Presbyterian  Board  of  Publication, 
and  to  their  successors  and  assigns,  I  give  and  bequeath  the 
sum  of  ,  or  I  devise  a  certain  messuage,  and  tract 

of  land,  &c,  to  be  held  by  the  said  Trustees,  and  their  succes- 
sors for  ever,  to  and  for  the  uses,  and  under  the  direction  of 
the  said  Board  of  Publication,  according  to  the  provisions  of 
their  charter. 


PRELIMINARY   NOTICE 


The  Presbyterian  Board  of  Publication  went  into  operation 
A  D.  1S40,  and  at  the  time  of  issuing  the  Annual  Pieport  in 
May  1854,  had  published  three  hundred  and  seventy  different 
■works,  exclusive  of  tracts  and  pamphlets. 

The  works  enumerated  in  the  following  Catalogue  are  of 
every  variety,  from  the  most  profound  treatises  in  theology,  to 
the  simplest  child's  hymn-book  and  catechism.  Many  of  them 
are  of  the  highest  value  even  to  ministers,  and  until  issued  by 
the  Board  had  never  been  republished  in  this  country,  and 
could  of  course  only  be  had  by  importation,  and  at  such  prices 
as  placed  them  beyond  the  reach  of  ministers  of  limited  means. 

Many  of  the  books  are  also  designed  to  enlighten  and  estab- 
lish Presbyterians,  more  especially  in  the  peculiarities  of  their 
own  doctrines  and  polity.  Where  are  to  be  found  works 
better  suited  to  this  purpose,  than  Fisher's  Catechism,  Lime 
Street  Lectures,  Dickinson  on  the  Five  Points,  The  Great  Sup- 
per, Matthews  on  the  Divine  Purpose,  Miller  on  Presbyterian- 
ism,  Miller  on  Public  Prayer,  Shaw's  Exposition  of  the  Con- 
fession of  Faith,  Green's  Lectures  on  the  Shorter  Catechism, 
Hodge's  History  of  the  Presbyterian  Church,  &c.  ? 

The  Catalogue  of  the  Board  also  contains  a  rich  assortment 
of  practical  books.  The  Life  of  McCheyne  has  been  thought, 
by  some,  to  rank  with  those  of  Martyn  and  Brainerd,  and  it 
surely  would  be  difficult  to  find  a  biography  in  which  there  is 
more  of  a  sweet  and  spirit-cheering  piety.  Alexander's  Reli- 
gious Experience  has  been  read  with  pleasure  and  profit  by  all 
denominations,  while,  by  his  Practical  Sermons,  he  being  dead 
still  continues  to  preach  in  many  a  social  meeting,  and  to  teach 
by  many  a  fireside.  The  Communicant's  Companion,  and  Com- 
municant's Manual,  are  unsurpassed  in  their  adaptation  to  ai<J 

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PRELIMINARY   NOTICE. 

the  people  of  God  in  their  preparation  for  the  sacramental 
table.  Alexander's  Family  Worship  is  probably  the  best  book 
in  this  important  department  of  family  religion  extant ;  and 
as  for  Alleine's  Alarm,  Baxter's  Call  and  Saint's  Rest,  Bun- 
yan's  Pilgrim's  Progress  and  Holy  War,  Boston's  Fourfold 
State,  Doddridge's  Rise  and  Progress — what  need  is  there  to 
speak  of  their  adaptation  to  alarm  the  careless,  to  call  the  un- 
converted to  repentance,  to  explain  the  origin  and  progress  of 
true  religion  in  the  soul,  to  instruct  the  pilgrim  warrior  in  his 
journeyings  and  his  conflicts,  and  to  point  him  to  his  everlast- 
ing rest? 

Nor  have  the  children,  the  hope  of  the  Church,  been  forgot- 
ten. Not  less  than  one  hundred  and  thirty  books,  adapted  to 
their  wants,  have  been  issued  ;  and  the  Board  have  specially 
endeavoured  to  guard  against  such  works  as  would  tend  to 
create  a  taste  for  novel  and  other  fictitious  reading ;  and  also 
to  afford  such  instruction,  as  that  the  children  should  not  only 
be  trained  up  Christians,  but  Presbyterians. 

This  Board  can  do  a  work  for  the  Presbyterian  Church  which 
can  be  done  by  no  other  institution.  Societies  of  a  general 
character  are,  from  their  very  nature,  prohibited  from  pub- 
lishing anythingwhichwearseven  a  denominational  complexion. 
In  this  day  when  error  in  every  guise  is  so  rife,  and  untiring 
efforts  to  proselyte  from  their  faith,  especially  the  young  of 
our  Zion,  are  made,  there  is  an  imperative  necessity  that  our 
people  should  better  understand  the  doctrines,  history,  govern- 
ment, and  ordinances  of  the  Church,  within  whose  pale  then 
lot  is  cast. 


ALPHABETICAL  CATALOGUE 


BOOKS  PUBLISHED 


PRESBYTERIAN  BOARD  OF  PUBLICATION. 


Orders  to  be  addressed  to  Joseph  P.  Engles,  No.  265  Chestnut 
St.,  Philadelphia. 

Note. — For  the  sake  of  convenience,  the  books  of  the  Board  have 
been  arranged  under  three  heads,  as  suitable  for  Ministers,  Con- 
gregations and  Sabbath- schools.  It  is  difficult  to  draw  the  exact 
line  of  distinction  in  every  case,  some  in  one  class  being  equally 
suitable  for  another.  Purchasers  can  make  their  own  selection, 
adding  or  omitting  as  they  please. 

The  letter  M  prefixed  to  a  book  denotes  that  it  is  most  suitable 
for  a  Minister's  Library;  C  for  a  Congregational  Library,  and  S 
for  a  Sabbath-school  Library. 

See  Appendix  p.  25. 

A. 

No.  in  Catalogue.  Prices. 

<j  127  Acquaintance  with  God centslS  and  20 

<J  288  Address  to  Mothers 10 

C  333  Address  to  Fathers 10 

S    150  Addresses  to  Children 10  and  15 

C  263  African  Preacher 20  and  25 

S    208  Africaner 10 

M  300  Alexander  on  the  Canon 70 

C  1  '0  Alexander's  Evidences 55 

C?  342  Alexander  on  Patience 10 

C  207  Alexander's  Sermons $1  25 

C  225  AJlcine's  Alarm 20  and  25 

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ALPHABETICAL    CATALOGUE. 

No.  in  Catalogue.  Prices. 

©  126  Almost  Christian cents  25  and  80 

S    205  Anecdotes  on  the  Old  Testament,  (2  vols.) 60  and  70 

S    206  Anecdotes  on  the  New  Testament 80  and  35 

C  145  Annals  of  Persecution,  (2  vols.) -$1  00 

C  248  Annals  of  the  Poor 50 

S    158  Another  Lily  Gathered 5  and  10 

C  343  Agnew  on  the  Sabbath 25  and  30 

©     12  Anxious  Inquirer,  (Henry's) 35  and  40 

C  285  Anxious  Inquirer,  (James's) 20  and  25 

M312  Assembly's  Digest 65 


C  350  Baker  on  Baptism 20  and  25 

M  231  Bates's  Harmony  of  the  Attributes 55 

C  224  Baxter's  Call 20  and  25 

©  256  Baxter's  Converse  with  God 20  and  25 

©  222  Baxter's  Saints'  Rest 50 

S    275  Bechuana  Girl 10 

S    260  Bedfordshire  Tinker 15  and  20 

C  283  Bethany,  (by  McCheyne,) 15  and  20 

S    287  Bible  Dictionary 50  and  55 

S    338  Bible  Rhymes 25  and  80 

©  197  Bible  Truth 40 

€5       6  Boardman  on  Original  Sin 20  and  25 

©  139  Book  of  Poetry $1.25 

S    113  Book  of  Popery 

S    839  Book  of  the  Lord 10 

C     66  Boston's  Fourfold  State 50 

S    301  Brazen  Serpent 5,  10  and  15* 

©  243  Brief  Memoirs  of  the  Pious 30  and  35 

©  112~  j-Britisn  Reformers,  (12  vols.) $  9  00 

S    175  Brothers  and  Sister 5,  10  and  15 

©  292  Bruised  Reed,  (by  Sibbes,) 80  and  35 

o. 

M    89  Calvin's  Institutes,  (2  vols.) $3  00 

M  148  Calvin  on  Reformation 30  and  35 

S      60  Campbell's  Voyages 80  and  35 

©  247  Causes  and  Cure  of  Scepticism 10  and  15 

S    153  Celestine  Darscott 15  and  20 

©  201  Chamber  of  Sickness 30  and  35 

©     23  Charnock  on  Regeneration 65 

©     79  Chief  End  of  Man 20  and  25 

S    324  Child's  Poetical  Keepsake 45 

S    159  Children  Coming  to  Christ 5 

S    S52  Children  of  the  Bible 20  and  25 

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ALPHABETICAL     CATALOGUE. 

No.  in  Catalogue.  Pricps. 

C  180  Christ  All  in  All cents  45  and  50 

©  208  Christ  and  Antichrist 70 

M    84  Christ  Crucified 30  and  35 

©       4  Christian  Consistency 25  and  30 

©  206  Christian's  Daily  Walk €0 

©     48  Christian  Education 15  and  20 

©     30  Christian's  Great  Interest 30  and  35 

©  187  Christian  Mother 20  and  25 

©     94  Christian's  Portion 10  and  15 

C  229  Christian  Soldiers 25  and  30 

©  254  Christianity  from  God 35  and  40 

M    77  Church  of  Rome,  the  Apostasy 45  and  50 

©  310  Come  to  Jesus 10  and  15 

©  236  Comfort  for  the  heavy-laden 15  and  20 

©  134  Communicant's  Companion 50 

©  246  Communicant's  Mauual 30  and  35 

20  Confession  of  Faith 37} 

©  320  Confessions  of  a  Convert 25  and  30 

©  322  Converted  Unitarian 20  and  25 

©  167  Conversion  to  God 3 

S    257-8  Conversations  of  a  Father,  (2  vols.) 50  and  60 

S    331  Counsels  to  the  Young 15  and  20 

©     76  Covenanters,  History  of,  (2  vols.) ,   70  and  80 

S    319  Cripple 10 

D. 

©  238  Daily  Bread 30  and  35 

©  304  Days  of  Adversity 5,  10  and  15 

S      29  Destruction  of  Jerusalem 20  and  25 

©     80  Dickinson's  Five  Points 30  and  35 

©     82  Dickinson's  Familiar  Letters 60 

©  194  Divine  Guidance 5 

©     16  Divine  Purpose 25  and  30 

S      67  Dutv  of  Children '. 15  and  20 

©  123  Dying  Thoughts 35  and  40 


,S    310  Ears  of  Spiritual  Harvest 45 

S      83  Eastern  Manners 35  and  40 

S    335  Eastern  Traveller 15  and  20 

31    87  Edwards  on  Baptism 25  and  30 

31183  Edwards  on  Redemption 60 

©  133  English  Martyrology,  (2  vols.) $1   00 

S    171  Evenings' Entertainments 45  and  50 

©  344  Evidences  for  Heaven 16  and  20 

S    157  Examples  for  Youth 15  and  20 

M215  Exposition  of  the  Confession  of  Faith 60 


ALPHABETICAL     CATALOGUE. 

F. 

No.  in  Catalogue.  Prices. 

HI  163  Fisher's  Catechism GO 

S    109  Flag  Sergeant 5 

©     34  Flavel  on  Antinomianism 10  and  15 

S    326  Flower  Transplanted 5,  10  and  15 

S    348  Forest  Flower 15  and  20 

39  Form  of  Government 25 

C  177  Fountain  of  Wisdom 45 

S        8  French  Protestants 25  and  30 

©     22  Friendly  Visit 10  and  15 

©  341  Fry's  Daily  Readings 60 

©     35  Fulfilling  of  the  Scriptures 45  and  50 

Or. 

©  351  Grace  of  Christ,  (by  Dr.  Plumer,) 75 

S    196  Grace  Reigning 3 

S    345  Grandmother's  Parable 15 

©       3  Great  Concern 25  and  30 

©  216  Great  Supper 25  and  30 

©  314  Green  Pastures 25 

C     21  Guide  to  Communicants 10  and  15 

S    218  Guilty  Tongue 20  and  25 

S    277  Gutzlaff,  (Mary  and  Lucy) 10 

H. 

©  279  Hall's  Meditations 25  and  30 

S    269  Heathen  Sacrifices 10 

S      63  History  of  the  Inquisition 25  and  30 

HI    57  Hodge's  History  of  the  Presbyterian  Church $1  75 

©  227  Holy  War $1  50 

S    151  Huguenot  Galley  Slaves 15  and  20 

X8l  J. 

S   347  Infant  Reader 30  and  35 

S    211  Interesting  Narratives 30  and  35 

©  181  Internal  Evidences  of  the  Bible,  (by  Janeway,) 55 

©  309  It  is  1 10  and  15 

S    271  Jejaua,  &c 10 

K. 

©  141  Keith  on  the  Prophecies GO 

S    152  Kind  Words 20  and  25 

©  S05  Kirwan's  Letters 35  and  40 


ALPHABETICAL     CATALOGUE. 

L, 

No.  in  Catalogue.  Trices. 

JSJ    308  Labourer's  Daughter 10 

S      59  Labourers  in  the  East 85  and  40 

<C   17*)  Lawson's  Reflections 10  and  15 

S    210  Learning  to  Act 25  and  30 

S    185  Learning  to  Feel 25  and  30 

S    202  Learning  to  Think 25  and  30 

S    149  Lectures  on  Daniel 35  and  40 

M    86  Lectures  on  the  Shorter  Catechism,  (2  vols.) $1  40 

C  298  Lessons  of -Life  and  Death 20  and  25 

S    166  Letter,  The 3 

C  330  Letters  to  the  Aged 15  and  20 

C  336  Letters  to  Sons  in  College 60 

C  291  Life  of  Andrew,  Mrs.  Agnes 20  and  25 

S    221       "        Bales,  Elizabeth 15  and  20 

S    325       "        Parr,  John 15  and  20 

C     47       "        Baxter,  Richard 25  and  30 

S      26       "        Blackader,  Lieutenant-Colonel 20  and  25 

C     53       "        Buchanan,  W.   T 20  and  25 

S      25       "        Burn,  Major  General 25  and  30 

C  311       "        Gardiner,  Colonel. 25  and  30 

<J  239       "        Graham,  Mary  Jane 25  and  30 

M299       "        Green,  Dr.  Ashbel $135 

€     52       "        Henry,  Philip 30  and  35 

C'     95       "        Ilervey  and  Toplady 30  and  35 

S    160       '*        Howard,  John 20  and  25 

S    217       "        Hurd,  M.  Lyle 20  and  25 

S    161       "        Kilpin,  S.  Wyke ! 5 

S      10       "        Knox,  John  (18mo.) 25  and  30 

M178       -        Knox,  John,  8vo.  (McCrie's,) $150 

C  162       «*•    McCheyne,  R.  Murray 60 

<J     65       "        Melancthon 25  and  30 

€J     31       "        Melville,  Andrew 20  and  25 

C  214       "        Newton,  John 35  and  40 

C     46       "       Owen  and  Janeway 30  and  35 

S      32       "        Patriarchs 30  and  35 

C     50       "       Rodgers,  John 30  and  35 

C  179       "        Savage,  Mrs.  Sarah 45  and  50 

S      27       "        Trosse,  George 20  and  25 

S      11       "        Wilson,  Captain 20  and  25 

S      68       "        Zuinglius 20  and  25 

C  295  Light  for  the  Dark  Valley 15 

M    36  Lime  Street  Lectures ■■•    $1   25 

S    252  Little  Italian  Boy 10 

S    270  Little  Jewess 10 

S    165  Little  Mary 8 

S    191    Little  Willy 5  and  10 

C  137  Lives  of  the  British  Reformers •••    $1  00 

M821  Log  College 56 

C     98  Lorimer's  Church  of  France •••    $1  l)" 

C     24  Love  to  Christ 15  and  20 

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ALPHABETICAL    CATALOGUE. 


No.  in  Catalogue.  Prices. 

g    250  Madagascar  Martyrs cents  20  and  25 

228  Manual  for  Soldiers  and  Sailors 65 

C     99  McCrie's  Reformation  in  Spain C5 

MH8  McCrie's  Reformation  in  Italy 75 

C  212  McGill  on  Secret  Prayer 30  and  35 

M  230  McLaurin's  Essays 50 

g    249  Men  and  Scenes  before  the  Flood 25  and  30 

M      9  Miller  on  Creeds 20  and  25 

M    55  Miller  on  the  Christian  Ministry GO 

M329  Miller  on  Clerical  Manners 65 

M251  Miller  on  Public  Prayer 60 

C     54  Miller  on  Ruling  Elders 35  and  40 

5  233  Minor  Scripture  Characters 20  and  25 

g    186  Miracles  of  Christ 30  and  35 

C  174  Mission  to  the  Jews  by  McCheyne  and  others 75 

g      69  Missionary  Records 30  and  35 

g      91  Missionary  Tales 25  and  30 

g    132  Missionary  in  the  AVilderness,  (David  Brainerd)  20  and  25 

6  155  Missionary  Sketches 10  and  15 

C  195  Monthly  Concert,  by  Dr.  Miller 20  and  25 

§    272  Moravian  Missionaries 10 

C  293  Moriah 60 

g    273  Mr.  Moffat  and  the  Bechuanas 10 

C       2  Mute  Christian 25  and  30 

g    317  My  Father's  God 15  and  20 

g    290  MyOwn,Book 30  and  35 

g    349  My  Own  Hymn  Book 25  and  30 

C     51  Mystery  of  Providence 30  and  35 


g    232  Naaman  and  Elisha 15  and  20 

g    278  New  Hebrides 15 

g    242  New  Token  for  Children 25  and  30 

C  264  Newton's  Cardiphonia 60 


C  213  Obligations  to  the  Bible,  by  Dr.  Spring 65 

C     15  Offices  of  Christ 20  and  25 

M172  Old  and  New  Theology 60 

g    241  Old  Anthony's  Hints 20  and  25 

C  154  Only  Rule 20  and  25 

g    203  Our  Father 20  and  25 

M   62  Owen  on  the  Holy  Spirit 75 

M   81  Owen  on  Justification $1  30 

C    96  Owen  on  Indwelling  Sin 30  and  35 

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ALPHABETICAL    CATALOGUE. 
P. 

No.  in  Catalogue.  Pricse 

©  234  Parental  Duties cents  25  and  30 

M182  Pictet's  Christian  Theology CO 

S    323  Pictorial  Scenes 30  and  41) 

S    306  Pictorial  First-Book 25 

©  147  Pilgrim's  Progress $1  50 

S    276  Pilgrim  Boy  of  Monghyr 10 

S    164  Pious  Shepherd 15  and  20 

S    204  Plain  Thoughts 20  and  25 

©       7  Plensures  of  Religion 25  and  30 

S    255  Poor  Blind  Sally 3 

HI  128  Popery  and  Protestantism 25  and  30 

M    17  Presbyterianism  and  Baptism 40 

©  286  Prize  Essays  on  the  Sabbath 50 

244  Proverbs  of  Solomon 15 

S    253  Providence  of  God 25  and  30 

245  Psalms  in  Prose , 20 

M  144  Puseyite  Episcopacy 80 


S    296  Ragged  Scholars 10 

31    73  Records  of  the  Presbyterian  Church $1  50 

©  284  Redeemer's  Legacy 15  and  20 

M    14  Reformed  Pastor 25  and  30 

©     74  Religious  Experience 55 

S    138  Remarkable  Places 20  and  25 

S    100  Remarkable  Youth 20  and  25 

C     43  Return  of  Prayers 15  and  20 

©  121  Revivals  of  Religion 30  and  35 

©  136  Rise  and  Progress  of  Religion 50 

S    192  Ruth  Clark 5  and  10 

s. 

S    340  Sabbath-day  Readings 60  and  65 

©  259  Saint  and  Sinner 10 

©  204  Salvation 15  and  20 

S    302  Sarah  Lee  and  Susan  Gray 3 

S    142  Scenes  in  Africa 20  and  25 

©     70  Scott's  Force  of  Truth 25  and  30 

C     88  Scripture  Directory  by  Willison 5,  10  and  15 

S    265  Scripture  Lessons  in  Verse 15 

C  173   Scripture  Natural  History 68 

S    122  Scripture  Passages  for  the  Young 16  and  20 

C     28  Scripture  Portions  for  the  afflicted 26  and  38 

fj  332  Search  for  Truth 20  and  26 

©       5  Self-Employment 5,  10  and  15 

<J  168  Sclf-Exauiination 3 

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ALPHABETICAL     CATALOGUE. 

No.  in  Catalogue.  Trices. 

S    303  Sermons  to  Young  Children cents  5,  10  and  IS 

©     90  Shaw's  Irnmanuel 25  and  30 

£    280  Shepherd  Boy 10 

S    235  Short  Daily  Texts 5  and  10 

S    156  Short  Miscellanies ; 10  and  15 

S    327  Short  Prayer 5,   10  and  15 

©  200  Sick-room  Devotions 15  and  20 

©     93  Snodgrass  on  Sanctification 20  and  25 

©     97  Soul's  Conflict GO 

©     18  Spirit  of  Prayer 15  and  20 

©  282  Spiritual  Garden 25  and  30 

S    307  Still  Happy  in  Jesus 10 

C  315  Still  Waters 25 

S    262  Story  of  the  Samaritans 10 

C  193  Strong  Consolation 5,  10  and  15 

M    78  Synod  of  Dort 45  and  50 

T. 

S    274  Terror  by  Night 10 

C  226  Thoughts  on  Family-worship 50 

C  124  Thoughts  on  Religion 30  and  35 

S      13  Three-fold  Cord 15  and  20 

S    223  Three  Blind  Women 5,  10  and  15 

©  294  Three  Last  Things 20  and  25 

©  209  Three  Questions 20  and  25 

©     38  Tracts,  12mo.  7  vols $4  00 

C  199  Tracts  on  Popery 45  and  50 

S      92  Traditions  of  the  Covenanters,  Series  1 25  anu  30 

S    188  Traditions  of  the  Covenanters,  Series  II 30  and  35 

S    189  Traditions  of  the  Covenanters,  Series  HI 25  and  30 

©  135  Trial  of  the  Witnesses 25  and  30 

©  289  Triumph  over  Death 50 

S    281  Tyndal,  William 10 


U,   V,   W,   IT,  & 


©  318  Universalism  false 20  and  25 

S    297  Visit  to  the  Holy  Land 10 

S    240  Walks  of  Usefulness 25  and  30 

S    346  Waterloo  Soldier 20  and  25 

S    184  Watts's  Songs 20  and  25 

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VOL.  I.  396  pages. 
No. 

1  Prcsbyterianism  the  truly  Primitive  and  Apostolical  Constitu- 

tion of  the  Church  of   Christ;  by  Samuel  Miller,   D.  D.  pp. 
102. 

2  Qualifications  and  Duties  of  Ruling  Elders  in  the  Presbyterian 

Church ;  by  Wm.  M.  Engles,  D.  D.  pp.  28. 

3  The  Scriptural  Doctrine  of  the  Atonement  Illustrated  and  De- 

fended ;  by  J.  J.  Janeway,  D.  D.  pp.  28. 

4  The  Duty  of  Catechetical  Instruction;  by  Archibald  Alexander, 

D.  D.  pp.  16. 
G  Love   to   the   Doctrines   of  the   Bible  an  essential  element  of 
Christian  Character ;  by  the  Rev.  Edward  W.  Hooker,  pp.  22. 

7  The  Doctrine  of    the  Perseverance    of    the  Saints  Illustrated, 

Proved  and  Applied ;  by  the  Rev.  Shepard  K.  Kollock.  pp.  24. 

8  Infant  Baptism   Scriptural  and   Reasonable,    and   Baptism   by 

Sprinkling  or  AfFusion  the  most  suitable  and  edifying  mode ; 
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9  The  Sinner's  Inability  is  no  Excuse  for  his  Impenitency ;  by 

the  Rev.  S.  G.  Winchester,  pp.  28. 

10  The  Sabbath  at  Home  ;  by  the  Rev.  Silas  M.  Andrews,  pp.  22. 

VOL.  II.  410  pages. 

11  A   Caution  against  Prevailing  Errors:  being  a  Conversation 

between  a  Presbyterian  Pastor  and  his  Parishioner ;  by  Wm. 
M.  Engles,  D.  D.  pp.  40. 

12  A  Treatise  on  Justification  by  Faith ;  by  A.  Alexander,  D.  D. 

pp.  54. 

13  The  Necessity  of  the  Atonement ;  by  the  Rev.  Wm.  Symington. 

pp.  52. 

14  The  Nature,  Extent,   and  Results   of  the  Atonement ;  by  the 

Rev.  Wm.  Symington,  pp.  92. 

15  On  the  Intercession  of  Christ ;  by  the  Rev.  Wm.  Symington. 

pp.  44. 
17  Christ's  Gracious  Invitation  to  the  Labouring  and  Heavy  La- 
den;  by  A.  Alexander,  D.  D.  pp.  16. 

20  Claims  of  the  Gospel  Ministry  to  an  adequate  support   pp.  20. 

21  The  Importance  of   Doctrinal  and  Instructive  Preaching ;    by 

the  Rev.  S.  G.  Winchester,  pp.  36. 

22  The  Missionary's  Wife ;  or  a  Brief  Account  of  Mrs.  Loveless, 

of  Madras;  the  first  American  Missionary  to  foreign  lands; 
by  Richard  Knill.  pp.  28. 

23  A  Brief  View  of  the  proper  subjects  and  true  mode  of  Chris- 

tian Baptism ;  by  the  Rev.  James  Wharey.  pp.  28. 
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No. 

24  Sinners  in  the  Hands  of  an  Angry  God ;  by  the  Rev.  President 

Edwards,  pp.  20. 

25  Sin  and  Danger  of  Neglecting  the  Saviour,  pp.  20. 

26  Grace  to  the   Chief  of  Sinners ;  by  the  Rev,  B.  Grosvenor, 

B.  D.  pp.  28. 

27  The  Federal  Character  of  Adam,  and  the  Imputation  of  his 

Sin ;  by  the  Rev.  Willis  Lord.  pp.  20. 

28  Christ  Precious  to  all  True  Believers;    by  President  Davies. 

pp.  24. 

29  The  Bible,  a  Revelation  from  God;  by  Thomas  Scott,  D.  D., 

being  the  Preface  to  his  Family  Bible,  pp.  48. 

32  Conversion  of  the  Earl  of  Rochester,  pp.  32. 

33  Jesus  Christ  the  Only  Foundation ;  by  President  Davies.     The 

Foundation  Stone ;  by  the  Rev.  Robert  Hall,  M.  A.  pp.  28. 

35  A   Brief  Exposition  and  Vindication   of   the   Doctrine   of  the 

Divine  Decrees  as  taught  in  the  Assembly's  Larger  Catechism  ; 
by  the  Rev.  G.  W.  Musgrave,  D.  D.  pp.  44. 

36  An  Apology  for  not  joining  the  Protestant  Episcopal  Church  ; 

by  a  Presbyter,  pp.  28. 

37  History  of  a  Church  in  the  South ;  by  the  Rev.  N.  Hoyt,  D.  D. 

pp.  16. 

38  The  Immediate  Choice  ;  by  the  Rev.  A.  Alexander,  D.  D.  pp.  16. 

39  The  Parity  of  the  Ministry ;  by  the  Rev.  C.  C.  Cuyler,  D.  D. 

pp.  22. 

40  The  Refuge  of  Lies ;  by  the  Rev.  A.  Alexander,  D.  D.  pp.  16. 

41  The  Sum  of  Saving  Knowledge,  or  a  Brief  Sum  of  Christian 

Knowledge  contained  in  the  Holy  Scriptures,  and  held  in  the 
Confession  of  Faith  and  Catechisms  of  the  Presbyterian 
Church,  pp.  40. 

42  An  Address  to  the  Head  of  a  Family  on  the  subject  of  Family 

Religion;  by  P.  Doddridge,  D.  D.  pp.  28. 

43  The  Evidences  of  a  Gracious  State ;  by  the  Rev.  C.  C.  Cuyler, 

D.  D.  pp.  28. 


VOL.  IV.  398  pages. 

44  The  Anglican  Reformation,  or  the  Church  of  England  but  half 

reformed,  pp.  72. 

45  History  of  the  Early  Tvise  of  Prelacy ;  by  the   Rev.   Samuel 

Miller,  D.  D.  pp.  52. 

46  Permanent   Sabbath   Documents,  or   a   Plea  for  the    Sabbath, 

enforced  by  Facts ;  by  the  Rev.  Justin  Edwards,  D.  D.  pp.  58. 

47  Relative   Influence  of  Presbytery  and   Prelacy,    on  Civil   and 

Ecclesiastical  Liberty,  by  the  Rev.  T.  V.  Moore,  pp.  36. 

48  The  Duty  of  Prayer  for  Ministers  ;  by  the  Rev.  W.  J.  MeCord. 

pp.  16. 

49  A  Plea  for  Presbytenanism ;  by  the  Rev.  Robert  Davidson, 

D.  D.  pp.  40. 
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50  A  Castaway ;  by  the  Rev.  R.  M.  McCheyne.  pp.  8. 
61  Systematic  Benevolence;  by  the  Rev.  D.  V.  Smock,  pp.  20. 

52  The  Work  of  the  Holy  Spirit  on  the  Hearts  of  Men;  by  the 

Rev.  J.  S.  Armistead.  pp.  20. 

53  The  Exclusive  Claims  of  Prelacy  stated  and  refuted;  by  the 

Rev.  B.  M.  Smith,  pp.  40. 

54  Inattention  to  Religion  Wonderful ;  by  the  Rev.  W.  J.  McCord. 

pp.  16. 

55  The  Gospel  Call,  or  Look  and  be  Saved,  pp.  8. 

56  What  is  Faith '!     A  Letter  to  a  Friend,  pp.  4. 

57  A  Refuge  from  the  Storm;  pp.  8. 

VOL.  V.  396  pages. 

58  Experimental  Religion  a  rational  thing ;  by  the  Rev.  Jonathan 

Greenleaf.   pp.  1  2. 

59  A  Traveller's  Hints  on  Subjects  of  Practical  Importance ;  by 

the  Rev.  W.  M.  Engles,  D.  D.  pp.  12. 

60  Advice  to  Sinners  under  Conviction ;  by  the  Rev.  Samuel  Cor- 

byn.  pp.  20. 

61  Certain  Rich  Men — a  series  of  portraits ;  by  the  Rev.  W.  M. 

Envies,  D.  D.  pp.  20. 

62  To  an  Old  Disciple ;  by  the  Rev.  W.  S.  Plumer,  D.  D.  pp.  16. 

63  To  an  Old  Person  who  has  no  Hope  in  Christ ;  by  the  Rev.  W. 

S.  Plumer,  D.  D.  pp.  12. 

64  How  to  Bring  up  Children;  by  the  Rev.  W.  S.  Plumer,  D.  D. 

pp.  12. 

65  Jehovah  our  Righteousness,  pp.  4. 

66  Words  of  Warning,  pp.  4. 

67  Now !  pp.  4. 

68  Luther's  Conversion,  pp.  12. 

69  Sin  our  Enemy — God  our  Friend,  pp.  4. 

70  The  Anchor  of  the  Soul.  pp.  4. 

71  Do  you  go  to  the  Prayer-Meeting  ?  pp.  4. 

72  Night,  Daybreak,  and  Clear  Day.  pp.  12. 

73  Who  shall  dwell  with  Devouring  Fire?  pp.  4. 

74  Without  God.  pp.  4. 

75  The  False  Peace  and  the  True.  pp.  4. 

76  God's  Purpose  of  Grace,  pp.  16. 

77  The  Sin-Bearer,  pp.  16. 

78  The   Sovereignty   of  God  Explained  and  Vindicated ;  by   the 

Rev.  Daniel  Baker,  D.  D.  pp.  21. 

79  A  Message  from  God  ;  by  the  Rev.  W.  J.  McCord.  pp.  16. 

80  Stop !  pp.  4. 

81  The  Blood  upon  the  Door-Posts,  or  Means  of  Safety  in  Time 

of  Pestilence,  pp.  4. 

82  To  a  Young  Disciple,  pp.  4. 

83  William  and  his  Mother;  or,  What  is  true  Repentance?  pp.  12. 

84  Scarcely  Saved  ;  by  the  Rev.  W.  J.  McCord.  pp.  12. 

85  Sin  must  Die,  or  the  Soul  must  Pie ;  by  the  Rev.  W.  S.  Plumer, 

D.  D.  pp.  16. 

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86  Thou  must  Die— To  Die  is  Gain.  pp.  12 

87  The  Standards  of  the  Presbyterian  Church,  a  Faithful  Mirror 

of  Bible  Truth  ;  by  the  Rev.  Daniel  Baker,  D.  D.  pp.  32. 

88  The  Difference  between  Popery  and  Protestantism,  in  a  Letter 

to  an  Inquiring  Friend  ;  by  "  Kirwan,"  (Rev.  Nicholas  Mur- 
ray, D.  D.)  pp.  16. 

89  The  Western  Patriarch,  an  authentic  Narrative ;  by  the  Rev. 

W.  S.  Plumer,  D.  D.  pp.  20. 

90  Parity  admitted  by  Prelatists.  pp.  28. 


VOL.  VI.  386  pages. 

91  Ruth  the  Moabitess,  or  the  Nature  of  True  Religion ;  by  the 

Rev.  A.  Alexander,  D.  D.  pp.  16. 

92  Love  to  an  unseen  Saviour ;  by  the  Rev.  A.  Alexander,  D.  D. 

pp.  12. 

93  Grace  and  Glory,  pp.  4. 

94  The  Scriptural  Office  of  Deacon,  pp.  20. 

95  On  Backsliding,  pp.  4. 

96  The  Duty  of  Family  Religious  Instruction.     By  the  Rev.  John 

P.  Carter,  pp.   16. 

97  The  Light  House,  or  Jesus  Christ  the  Light  of  the  World;  an 

Address  to  Seamen,  pp.  12. 

98  Soliloquy  of  an  injured  Christian,  pp.  4. 

99  A  Word  of  Counsel  to  Professors  on  Moral  Honesty,  pp.  4. 

100  Love  not  the  World,  pp.  12. 

101  Sympathy  with  the  Afflicted  Christian,  pp.  12. 

102  How  to  use  the  Bible.     By  the  Rev.  William  S.  Plumer,  D.  D. 

pp.  32. 

103  How  Sinners  are  Accepted,  pp.  4. 

104  Union  with  Christ,  pp.  4. 

105  The  Application  of  Redemption,  or  What  is  Effectual  Calling? 

Extracted  from  Dr.  Green's  Lectures  on  the  Shorter  Cate- 
chism, pp.  16. 

106  On  Brotherly  Love.     From  James's  Christian  Professor,  pp.  20. 

107  Come  to  Jesus.     By  Newman  Hall,  B.  A.  pp.  48. 

108  It  is  L,  or  the  Voice  of  Jesus  in  the  Stonn.     By  Newman 

Hall,  B.  A.  pp.  44. 

109  What  Presbyterians  believe.     By  A.  G.  Fairchild,  D.  D.  pp.  20. 

110  Plain  Divinity,  or  a  Brief  Sketch  of  the  Doctrines  of  Revela- 

tion.    By  the  Rev.  James  McEwen.  pp.  24. 

111  The  Young  Convert  Instructed,  pp.  20. 


VOL.  VII.  458  pages. 

222  Letters  to  the  Aged — extracted  from  "  Thoughts  on  Religious 
Experience."     By  A.  Alexander,  D.  D.  pp.  34. 

113  The  Danger  of  Self-Deception — from  James's  "  Christian  Pro- 
fessor." pp.  24. 
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114  The  Dying  Professor— from   James's  "Christian  Professor." 

pp.  24. 

115  Communion  with  God,  the  best  Succour  in  the  worst  Seasons. 

pp.  12. 

116  What  think  ye  of  Christ?  pp.  4. 

117  A  Remarkable  Experience,  in  a  Letter  to  a  Friend.     By  the 

Rev.  A.Fuller,  D.  D.  pp.  16. 
11?  The  First-day  Sabbath,  or  the  Lord's-day  the  Christian  Sab- 
bath, pp.  20. 

119  The  Sympathy  of  Jesus,  pp.  12. 

120  Who  shall  dwell  in  Heaven?  pp.  8. 

121  Comforts  and  Counsels  for  the  Afflicted,  pp.  8. 

122  What  shall  I  do?  pp.  8. 

123  A  Plea  for  Sabbath  Afternoon,  pp.  24. 

124  Noah's  Carpenters,  pp.  4. 
12.">  Are  you  Holy?  pp.  28. 

126  A  Question  for  All,  or  "  Lord,  is  it  I?"  pp.  16 

127  Time  Lost.  pp.  16. 

128  A  Dream  of  the  Dying,  or  the  White  Ticket  and  the  Strait 

Gate.  pp.  20. 

129  A  Friendly  Letter  to  a  Young  Man.     By  W.  S.  Plumer,  D.  D. 

pp.  20. 

130  The  New  Jerusalem,  or  the  Soul's  Breathing  after  her  Hea- 

venly Country.      By  the  Rev.  David  Dickson,  pp.  8. 

131  Salvation  by  Grace,  pp.  16. 

132  Are    Infants    Saved?      By    Rev.    David    M'Conoughy,   D.  D. 

pp   24. 

133  The   Doctrine  of  the   Trinity  stated  and  defended.      By  the 

Rev.  David  M'Conoughy,  D.  D.  pp.  24. 

134  On  Family  Government.  By  the  Rev.  W.  H.  Bulkeley.  pp.  24. 

135  Sins    of  the    Tongue,   with    Rules   and   Reasons   for   avoiding 

them.     By  the  Rev.  W.  S.  Plumer,  D.  D.  pp.  32. 

136  How  Stands  my  Case  with  God  ?     A  Help  to  Self-Examina- 

tion.    By  the  Rev.  W.  S.  Plumer,  D.  D.  pp.  32. 


VOL.  VIII.  pages. 

137  The  Posture  in  Prayer,  or  God    to    be  worshipped  with  the 

Body  as  well  as  the  Mind.     By  tbe  Rev.  Isaac  Todd.  pp.  24. 

138  Old  Age  anticipated  and  realized.     By  the  Rev.  Reuben  Smith. 

pp.  16. 

139  Paul's  Inquiry,  pp.  4. 

140  Emily  J ,  or  the  Danger  of  Worldly  Conformity,  pp.  20. 

141  The  Universalist's  Death-bed.  pp.  8. 

142  Qualifications    of    a  Sabbath-sehool    Teacher.      By  the    Rev. 

James  Hamilton,  London,  pp.  16. 

143  The  Day  of  Judgment,  pp.  16. 

144  On  Worldly  Conformity.     By  the  Rev.  J.  M.  Brown,  pp.  16. 

145  What  do  you  wish  for?  pp.  4. 

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TRACTS. 

No. 

140  The  Value  of  the  Shorter  Catechism,  as  a  text-book  for  Sab- 
bath-schools. A  Lecture  to  Sabbath-school  Teachers.  By 
the  Rev.  Win.  Nicholson,  pp.  16. 

147  Uses  of  a  stormy  Sabbath,  pp.  8. 

148  The  Spirit  quenched,  and  the  Soul  lost.  pp.  16. 

149  "Right  Soon."  pp.  8. 

150  Scripture  Evidences  of  a  Future  State.      Found  among  the 

papers  of  an  aged  Christian  Lady.  pp.  38. 

151  Blessedness  and  Efficacy  of  Family  Prayer,  pp.  8. 

152  Do  you  Bray  ?  pp.  36. 

153  True  Philosophy  for  the  Mechanic,  pp.  4. 

154  Family  Religion,  pp.  20. 

155  The  Light  of  the  World,  pp.  28. 

156  Respect  for  the  Aged.  pp.  8. 

157  Too  Late.  pp.  16. 

158  Conversion  of  Col.  Yeadon.  pp.  28. 

159  Bible  the  Basis  of  Character,  pp.  16. 

160  The  College  Students,   pp.  16. 

161  Shall  I  go  to  the  Lord's  Supper  ?  pp.  12. 

162  The  Cross,  pp.  28. 

163  Infant  Membership,   pp.  24. 

164  Individual  Responsibility,  pp.  20. 

165  A  Friend  Indeed,  pp.  4. 


VOL.  IX. 


166  Is  your  Pastor  Supported  ?  pp.  20. 

167  On  Church  Attachment,  pp.  8. 

168  Hearer  of  Prayer,  pp.  28. 

169  Devout  Meditation,  pp.  20. 


TRACTS  ON  POPERY. 

15  pages  for  a  cent.     (Bound  volume  No.  199.) 

No. 

1  The  Testimony  of  History  against  the  Church  of  Rome.  pp.  56 

2  The  Tyranny  of  Popery,  pp.  34. 

3  The  Natural  Fruits  of  Popery,  pp.  34. 


TRACTS. 

No. 

4  The  Virgin  Mary:  a  Candid  Comparison  with  the  Holy  Scrip- 

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Word ;  by  the  Rev   R.  J.  Breckinridge,  D.  D.  pp.  44. 

6  The  Dangers  of  Education  in  Roman  Catholic  Seminaries ;  try 

the  Rev.  Samuel  Miller,  D.  D.  pp.  24. 

7  The  Sacrifice  of  the  Mass  examined,  in  the  light  of  the  words 

of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  and  his  Holy  Apostles ;  being  a  Full 
Report  of  a  Sermon  preached  Dec.  15,  1844,  by  the  Rev. 
Henry  Cooke,  D.  D.  LL.  D.  pp.  46. 

8  The  Dangers  of  Jesuit  Instruction ;  by  the  Rev.  W.  S.  Potts, 

D.  D.  pp.  32. 

9  Perverted    Tradition    the  Bane  of  the  Church ;    by  the  Rev. 

Josiah  Pratt,  B.  D.  pp.  24. 
10  The  Confessional ;  being  the  Substance  of  a  Lecture  delivered 
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Witnesses  for  Christ 15 

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on  his  character,  produced  by  a  residence  in  Trance ;  his  subsequent  deliverance ; 
his  true  conversion,  and  his  steadfast  piety  to  the  close  of  a  protracted  life,  are 
topics  which  will  all  furnish  food  for  serious  reflection. 

5  36.  Life  of  Lieutenant-Colonel  Blackader.     Born  1654— Died 

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British  navy  and  army,  were  pleasing  examples  of  the  truth  and  power  of  true 
religion.  Blackader,  as  a  brave  soldier,  exposed  to  innumerable  perils  in  some 
of  the  bloodiest  battles  which  have  afflicted  humanity,  never  seemed  to  forget 
that  his  dependence  was  in  God.  Let  those  who  excuse  their  negligence  on  the 
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S   37.  Life  of  the  Rev.  George  Trosse,  of  Exeter,  England.    ISmo. 

20  and  25  cents. 
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for  his  holy  and  useful  life.    The  narrative  is  highly  interesting. 

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relation  to  the  overthrow  and  final  destruction  of  Jerusalem,  were  so  minutely 
fulfilled,  even  his  enemies  being  the  witnesses,  that  the  conviction  cannot  be  resisted, 
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as  a  very  attractive  one. 

C  30.  The  Christian's  Great  Interest;  or  the  trial  of  a  saving  in- 
terest in  Christ,  and  the  way  to  attain  it.     By  the  Rev.  William  Guthrie,  min- 
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33.  An  ExposUlon  of  the   Epistle  to  the  Romans,  in  the 

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M  36.  The  Lime  Street  Lectures;   a  Defence  of  the  important  doc- 
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and  the  intelligent  layman  should  be  acquainted  with  its  contents. 

C  38.  A  Series  of  Tracts,  on  the  Doctrines,  Order,  and  Tolity  of  the 
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practical  subjects,  in  eight   volumes.     12mo.  $4.00. 
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lected in  seven  neat  duodecimo  volumes. 

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it  has  been  bound  in  a  neat  little  volume  for  their  use. 

41.  The  Psalms  and  Hymns,  adapted  to  public  worship,  and  ap- 
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eminent  author.  This  treatise  is  a  beautiful  illustration  of  Psalm  lxxxv.  8,  in 
which  the  author  discusses,  in  a  comprehensive  way,  a  subject  but  too  little  con- 
sidered— the  answer  of  prayer. 

C  45.  Sketches  of  Church  History;  comprising  a  regular  series  of  the 
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most  important  and  interesting  events  in  the  History  of  the  Church,  from  the 

birth  of  Christ  to  the  nineteenth  century.    By  the  Kev.  James  Wharey.  18mo. 

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perusing  larger  histories.     Every  Christian  should  at  least  feel  interest  enough  in 

the  history  of  the  Church  of  former  ages,  to  become  familiar  with  the  contents  of 

this  volume.     It  is  an  abridgment  of  Mosheim. 

C  46.  The  Life  of  the  Rev.   .John   Owen,  D.  D.  abridged  from 

Orme's  Life  of  Owen;  and  the  Liife  of  tlie  Rev.  John  Jane- way,  in 

one  volume.  18mo.  30  and  35  cents. 
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of  two  of  the  most  heavenly-minded  men  that  ever  fulfilled  the  earthly  pilgrim- 
age. The  writings  of  Owen  are  familiar  to  every  theological  student;  Janeway 
was  less  learned,  less  known  through  the  press,  but  kept  equal  pace  with  him  in 
that  growing  conformity  to  the  image  of  Christ  which  makes  a  heaven  on  earth. 
The  heart  is  improved  by  the  perusal  of  such  biographies. 

C  47.  The   Liife    of  the   Rev.    Richard   Baxter,    abridged  from 
Orme's  Life  of  Baxter.     18mo.  25  and  30  cents. 

Who  has  not  read  Baxter's  Call  to  the  Unconverted,  and  the  Saint's  Everlasting 
Rest,  by  the  same  author  'I  And  who  that  has  read  these,  has  not  felt  a  desire  to 
become  personally  acquainted,  as  it  were,  with  the  author  ?  Biography  affords  the 
necessary  introduction,  and  we  may  here  see  the  author  practically  illustrating  in 
his  own  life,  the  principles  which  he  taught  to  mend  the  hearts  and  reform  the 
lives  of  others. 

C  48.  The  Christian  Education  of  the  Children  and  Youth  in  the 

Presbyterian  Church.     By  the  Kev.  Samuel  Miller,  D.  D.,  and  the  Kev.  J.  J. 

Janeway,  D.  D.     18mo.  15  and  20  cents. 

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and  furnishes  most  valuable  hints  both  to  pastors  and  the  heads  of  families,  to 

whom  it  is  earnestly  recommended. 

C  50.  Jlemoir  of  the  Rev.  John  Rodgers,  D.  D.    Late  pastor  of 
the  Wall  Street  and  Brick  churches,  in  the  city  of  New  York.    By  the  Rbt 
Samuel  Miller,  D.  D.     With  a  beautiful  mezzotint  likeness.     18mo.  30  and  35 
cents. 
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terian Church.     Its  subject  was  an  eminent  minister  of  the  gospel,  and  one  of  the 
fathers  of  the  Presbyterian  Church  as  now  organized.     The  biographer  has  suc- 
ceeded in  giving  a  very  pleasing  portraiture  of  the  truly  excellent  and  exemplary 
man  who  held  so  prominent  a  place  in  the  Church  in  the  day  in  which  he  lived, 
and  has  interspersed  his  narrative  with  sketches  of  character,  and  historical  events 
of  great  interest. 

C  51.  The  Mystery  of  Providence,  <fcc.    By  the  Rev.  John  Flavel, 
A.  D.  1677.     18mo.  30  and  35  cents. 
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no  means  one  of  his  least  esteemed  works.     The  doctrine  of  the  divine  providence 
is  ably  unfolded. 

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justice  to  his  memory. 

C  53.  Memoir  of  the  last  illness  and  Death  of  William  Tharp  Bu- 
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character  from  the  circumstance,  that  grace  converted  him  from  being  a  sceptic, 
into  au  humble  follower  of  the  Lamb.  The  process  by  which  the  great  change  was 
effected,  is  given  in  detail  by  his  dear  friend  and  biographer,  who  was  called  to 

follow  him  to  eternity  before  these  memorials  were  published.  Let  the  young,  and 
particularly  young  men,  be  induced  to  read  this  narrative. 

C  54:.  An  Essay  on  the  Warrant,  Nature  and  Duties  of  the  Office  of  Ruling: 

Elder  in  the  Presbyterian  Church.    By  the  Rev.  Samuel  Miller,  D.  D.    ISmo. 

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ltuling  Klder  should  he  ignorant  of  this   book;  and   indeed   every   Presbyterian 

should  feel  sufficient  interest  in  the  peculiarities  of  his  own  Church,  to  desire  to 

know  the  Scriptural  Warrant  of  one  of  its  principal  officers. 

3155.  Miller  on   the  Christian    Ministry,  or  the  Primitive  and 

Apostolic  Order  of  the  Church  of  Christ  Vindicated.    By  the  Rev.  Samuel 

Miller,  D.  D.     12mo.  60  cents. 

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can  satisfy  the  mind  of  an  inquirer,  he  is  not  likely  to  lay  down  one  of  Dr.  Miller's 

hooks  dissatisfied.     This  work  is  an  admirable  vindication  of  the  order  of  the 

Presbyterian  Church,  and  a  most  satisfactory  refutation  of  the  claims  of  diocesan 

Episcopacy. 

M57.   The    Constitutional    History    of  the    Presbyterian 
Church,  in  the  United  States  of  America.     By  the  Rev.  Charles  Hodge, 
D.  D.,  Professor  in  the  Theological  Seminary  at  Princeton.    Two  volumes  bound 
in  one.     8vo.  $1.75. 
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every  Presbyterian  family.     As  an  authentic  history  of  our  Church  it  is  invalu- 
able. 

S   59.  Labourers  in  the  East ;  or  Memoirs  of  Eminent  Men,  who  were 

devoted  to  the  service  of  Christ  in  India;   containing  abridged  biographies 

of  the  Rev.  Dr.  Buchanan,  the  Rev.  Henry  Martyn,  and  the  Rev.  David  Brown. 

With  an  engraving.    18mo.  35  and  40  cents. 

This  is  a  charming  little  book,  in  which  the  examples  of  three  eminently  pious 

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awaken  the  desire  to  go  and  do  likewise.     It  has  a  neat  wood-cut  as  a  frontispiece, 

representing  Henry  Martyn.  sick  by  the  way  side,  shortly  before  his  translation 

to  that  home  where  the  inhabitant  shall  not  say  he  is  sick. 

S    60.  Voyages  to  and  from  the  Cape  of  Good  Hope  ;  with  an 

account  of  a  journey  into  the  interior  of  South  Africa.    B37  the  Rev.  John 

Campbell.     Intended  for  the  young.    With  several  engravings.    ISmo.  30  and 

35  cents. 

Our  young  readers  would  he  much  pleased  to  accompany  Mr.  Campbell  through 

a  wild  part  of  Africa,  to  visit  the  different  Missionary  Btations.    The  dangers  he 

escaped,  the  difficulties  he  surmounted,  and  the  various  incidents  of  his  journey, 

are  sufficient  to  keep  the  attention  engaged. 

M  G3.  A  Discourse  concerning  the  Holy  Spirit,  wherein  an 
account  is  given  of  his  name,  nature,  personality,  dispensation,  operations, 
and  effects.  Also  the  nature  and  necessity  of  gospel  holiness,  and  the  differ- 
ence between  grace  and  morality.  By  the  Rev.  John  Owen,  D.  D.  With  a 
portrait  of  Che  author.  12mo.  75  cents. 
As  a  profound  theologian,  an  excellent  scholar,  and  an  humble  and  devoted 
Christian,  few  men  have  equalled  the  great  John  Owen.    All  his  works  bear  the 

traces  of  bis  great  mind  and  pious  affections,  but  some  of  them  have  always  been 
the  peculiar  favourites  of  the  religious  public,  and  among  these  his  work  on  the 
Holy  Spirit  occupies  a  high  rank. 

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sent time.    By  William  Sime.    With  two  engravings.    18mo.  25  and  30  cents. 

Many  large  works  hare  been  written  on  the  Inquisition,  but  a  portable  volume, 
containing  all  the  principal  features  of  its  history,  has  been  needed.  The  present 
volume  is  derived  from  the  most  authentic  sources,  and  may  be  relied  on  for  its 
general  accuracy.  When  it  is  seen  what  unspeakable  iniquity  has  been  perpe- 
trated under  the  name  of  religion,  and  to  what  cruel  measures  Popery  has  resorted, 
to  abridge  human  liberty  and  enslave  conscience,  every  Protestant  must  love  his 
religion  better,  and  thank  God  more  devoutly  for  the  benefits  of  the  Reformation. 

C  65.  Life  of  Philip  Melancthon,  the  German  Reformer.  With  an 
engraving.  ISnio.  25  and  30  cents. 
Tbe  mild  and  profoundly  learned  Melancthon  was  Luther's  right  hand  man  in 
the  Reformation.  The  aid  he  furnished  in  the  spread  of  the  glorious  work  was 
acknowledged  by  his  great  coadjutor,  and  should  be  appreciated  now.  Timidity 
and  boldness  were  singularly  united  in  his  character,  and  he  seemed  to  be  admi- 
rably qualified  to  fill  the  place  which  he  occupied  by  the  side  of  his  more  impetu- 
ous leader,  and  in  a  most  critical  period  of  the  Church. 

C  66.  Human  Nature  in  its  Fourfold  State.    By  the  Rev.  Thomas 

Boston,  late  Minister  of  the  Gospel  at  Ettrick.  12mo.  50  cents. 
This  has  always  been  a  favourite  work  with  the  readers  of  old-fashioned  religious 
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multiplied.  Boston  is  a  sound  and  instructive  writer,  and  every  page  of  his  book 
contains  the  true  spiritual  riches.  When  the  reader  becomes  used  to  his  style, 
which  a  little  practice  will  effect,  he  will  not  be  willing  to  part  with  Boston,  as  ho 
follows  him  in  his  description  of  the  fourfold  estate  of  man. 

S   67.  The  Duty  of  Children  to  Love  and  Seek  Christ.    By 

the  Rev.  Duncan  Grant,  A.  M.,  Minister  of  Forbes.    32mo.  15  and  20  cents. 

This  is  an  excellent  little  work  for  children,  written  in  a  very  pleasing  style 
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S  68.  Life  of  Ulricus  Zuinglius,  the  Swiss  Reformer;  with  a  Bio- 
graphical Sketch  of  John  GScolampadius.  With  an  engraving.  18mo.  20  and 
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The  virtues  of  this  spirited  and  undaunted  Reformer  will  always  be  held  in 
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character,  he  was  not  the  inferior  of  Luther,  and  he  was  decidedly  more  enlight- 
ened on  some  of  the  great  points  in  controversy.  There  are  stirring  incidents  in 
his  life,  which  will  add  interest  to  the  perusal.  (Ecolampadius,  a  sketch  of  whose 
life  is  appended,  was  the  worthy,  pious,  learned,  and  efficient  coadjutor  of  Zu- 
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and  uncomplaining  endurance  of  the  servants  of  God  whose  labours  are  here 
recorded. 

C  70.  The    Force    of  Truth,  an  authentic  narrative.     By  the  Rev. 
Thomas  Scott,  D.  D.,  with  a  Recommendatory  Letter,  by  the  Rev.  Samuel  Mil- 
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The  Force  of  Truth  is  a  narrative  of  the   methods  adopted  by  divine  Provi- 
lence   to   bring  the  mind  and  heart  of  an  unconverted  minister,   from  a  state 
of  carnal   security  and  gross  error  to  the   knowledge  and  acknowledgment  of 
the  truth  as  it  is  in  Jesus.    Those  who  have  made  Scott's  Bible  their  daily  com- 
panion, will  read  this  narrative  with  much  advantage.     The  value  of  this  edition 
is  greatly  enhanoed,  not  only  by  the  recommendatory  letter,  but  by  having,  for 

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the  first  time,  associated  with  it  the  Letters  written  hy  the  eminently  pious  New- 
ton  to  Dr.  Scott,  about  the  period  when  his  mind  was  beginning  to  inquire  for  the 
truth. 

M  T3.  Records  of  the  Preshyterian  Church,  in  the  United 
States  of  America:  embracing  the  Minutes  of  the  Presbytery  of  Phila- 
delphia from  A.  D.  1706  to  1716:  Minutes  of  the  Synod  of  Philadelphia  from 
A.  D.  1717  to  1758 :  Minutes  of  the  Synod  of  New  York  from  A.  D.  1745  to 
1758 :  Minutes  of  the  Synod  of  New  York  and  Philadelphia  from  A.  D.  1758  to 
1788.    8vo.  $1.50. 
In  the  publication  of  this  volume,  a  desideratum  has  been  accomplished.    The 
early  records  of  the  Church  which  were  in  danger  of  perishing,  are  thus  perma- 
nently preserved  ;  and  although  the  work  consists  of  the  minutes  of  ecclesiastical 
bodies,  yet  it  furnishes  much  valuable  information  of  the  early  history  of  the 
Church.    No  Presbyterian  clergyman  should  consider  his  library  complete  without 
this  volume. 

C  74.  Thoughts  on  Religious  Experience.    By  the  Rev.  Archi- 
bald Alexander,  D.  D.,  late  Professor  in  the  Princeton  Theological  Seminary. 
12mo.  55  cents. 
These  views  of  experimental  religion,  coming  as  they  do  from  a  venerable  and 
experienced  father  in  the  Church,  possess  much  value.    The  high  estimation  in 
which  they  are  held,  may  be  judged  from  the  fact,  that  when  many  of  them  were 
first  published  in  a  religious  newspaper,  they  were  most  extensively  copied  by 
papers  of  different  denominations,  in  various  parts  of  the  country.    They  are 
written  in  a  plain  and  familiar  style,  and  are  pervaded  by  the  kindly  and  amiable 
spirit  of  the  author.    The  volume  is  a  neat  one,  and  is  adorned  by  a  portrait  of 
the  author,  expressly  engraved  for  this  work. 

C  76.  History  of  the  Covenanters  in  Scotland.    By  the  author 

of  the  History  of  the  Reformation,  &c.  2  vols.,  18mo.  70  and  80  cents. 
Presbyterians  should  make  themselves  acquainted  with  the  prelatic  persecutions 
of  their  Scottish  forefathers,  during  the  reigns  of  the  1st  and  2d  Charles,  who  were 
alike  tyrants  of  the  worst  grade.  The  patient  endurance,  the  uncompromising 
principle,  and  the  unaffected  piety  of  those  men,  however  caricatured  by  novelists 
and  misrepresented  by  interested  historians,  will  be  perpetuated  as  an  instructive 
example  to  remote  generations.  These  two  volumes  embrace  the  material  facts 
and  narratives  of  much  larger  histories. 

M77.  The  Church  of  Rome,  the  Apostasy;   and  the  Pope, 
the  Man  of  Sin  and  Son  of  Perdition.    By  William  Cunning- 
hame,  Esq.,  of  Lainshaw,  in  the  county  of  Ayr.    To  which  is  added,  Anti- 
christ, a  Sermon  by  the  Rev.  Hugh  M'Neile,  A.  M.    ISmo.  45  and  50  cents. 
This  volume  contains  two  distinct  treatises  by  different  authors,  but  relating  to 
the  same  subject.     It  deserves  a  place  by  the  side  of  the  other  works  published  by 
the  Board  on  the  subject  of  Romanism.    The  proof  that  Popery  is  the  Antichrist 
of  Scripture,  the  Man  of  Sin,  and  the  Son  of  Perdition,  is  full  and  satisfactory, 
and  cannot  be  evaded  by  all  the  artifices  of  Jesuitical  commentators. 

M78.  The  Articles  of  the  Synod   of  Dort.     Translated  from  the 

Latin,  with  Notes,  by  the  Rev.  Thomas  Scott,  D.  D.    To  which  is  added,  An 

Introductory  Essay,  by  the  Rev.  Samuel  Miller,  D.  D.    18mo.  45  and  50  cents. 

Next  to  the  Westminster  Assembly  of  Divines,  there  have  been  few  ecclesiastical 

bodies  whoso  history  is  more  interesting  than  that  of  the  Synod  of  Dort.     It  is 

essential   to  a  full   understanding  of  the   controversy  between  Calvinism   and 

Arminianism.     This  account,  translated  by  Scott,  is  the  best  and  most  authentic; 

and  it  is  enriched  by  the  Introductory  chapter  by  the  Rev.  Dr.  Miller. 

C  79.  The  Chief  End  of  Man.    An  Exposition  of  the  First  Answer  to 

the  Shorter  Catechism.    By  the  Rev.  John  Hall.    18mo.  20  and  25  cents. 
The  answer  to  a  single,  but  a  very  important  question  in  the  Shorter  Catechism, 
affords  the  theme  of  this  little  volume.    The  chief  end  of  man  is  very  fully  and 
luminously  illustrated,  and  the  author  has  succeeded  in  compressing  much  in- 
struction into  a  small  space. 

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C  80.  Dickinson  on  the  Five  Points.    The  Scripturu  Doctrine  con- 
cerning  some   important  points   of  Christian  Faith :    particularly,  Eternal 
Election,  Original  Sin,  Grace  in  Conversion,  Justification  by  Faith,   and  the 
Saints'  Perseverance.     Represented  and  applied  in  five  Discourses.     By  Jona- 
than Dickinson,  A.M.,  formerly  Minister  of  the  Gospel  at  Elizabethtown,  Mew- 
Jersey.    ISmo.  30  and  35  cents. 
The  doctrines  in  controversy  between  Calvinists  and  Arminians  form  the  subject 
of  this  book,  and  the  name  of  the  writer,  who  was  decidedly  one  of  the  greatest 
theologians  of  his  day,  will  be  a  sufficient  guaranty  for  the  ability  with  which  the 
doctrines  of  the  Bible  are  maintained  in  opposition  to  Armiuian  errors. 

M  81.  The    Doctrine    of  Justification  hy  Faith,  through   the 
imputation  of  the  righteousness  of  Christ,  explained,  confirmed,  and  vindi- 
cated.   By  the  llev.  John  Owen,  D.  D.    8vo.  $1.30. 
The  cardinal  doctrine  of  justification  by  faith  is  elaborately  and  learnedly  treated 
in  this  volume.    To  the  student  of  theology,  who  wishes  to  obtain  clear  and  far- 
reaching  views  of  the  gospel  scheme,  this  work  will  be  invaluable. 

C   82.  Familiar  Letters   to  a  Gentleman,  upon  a  variety  of  sea- 
sonable and  important  subjects  in  religion.     By  Jonathan  Dickinson,  A.M., 
late  Minister  of  the  Gospel  at  Elizabethtown,  New  Jersey.    12mo.  60  cents. 
This  is  eminently  a  practical  treatise,  in  which  the  pious  writer,  in  a  series  of 
familiar  letters,  obviates  the  objections  which  arise  in  the  carnal  mind  to  the  reli- 
gion of  the  gospel,  and  leads  the  inquirer  to  an  intelligent  reception  of  the  truth 
as  it  is  in  Jesus.    It  is  particularly  appropriate  for  the  relief  of  those  who  are 
troubled  with  sceptical  doubts  on  religion. 

S    83.  Eastern  Manners,  illustrative   of  the  Old   Testament   History. 
By  the  Rev.  Robert  Jamicson,  Minister  of  Currie.    With  engravings.    12mo. 
35  and  40  cents. 
■Whatever  tends  to  illustrate  and  explain  the  Holy  Scriptures  should  be  highly 
esteemed.     Historical  facts  and  incidents,  and  oriental  customs  and   manners, 
throw  light  upon  Scripture,  as  well  as  confirm  its  truth.     This  has  been  success- 
fully done  by  the  little  work  before  us,  which  will  be  alike  valuable  to  the  Sab- 
bath-school and  the  family. 

M  84.  Discourses  on  Christ  Crucified.    By  the  Rev.  Stephen  Char- 
nock,  1564.     18mo.  30  and  35  cents. 
The  labours  of  Charnock  have  long  been  appreciated  for  their  evangelical  tone 
and  their  practical  character.     This  volume  contains  a  valuable  extract  from  his 
works  in  relation  to  the  redemption  of  man  by  the  blood  of  the  Cross. 

M  86.  Lectures  on  the    Shorter  Catechism  of  the  Presbyterian 
.  Church  in  the  United  States  of  America.    Addressed  to  youth.    By  the  Rev. 
Ashbel  Green,  D.  D.    With  a  beautiful  likeness  of  the  author.    2  vols.  12mo, 
$1.40. 
There  are  few  works  which  present  a  more  condensed  and  yet  satisfactory  illus- 
tration of  the  doctrines  of  the  Presbyterian  Church,  than  these  Lectures  of  the 
venerable  Dr.  Green.     Founded  on  the  Westminster  Assembly's  Shorter  Catechism, 
they  bring  every  point  distinctly  before  the  mind,  and  at  once  explain,  prove,  and 
enforce  it.    The  work  is  an  acquisition,  particularly  to  the  youth  of  the  Church. 

M  87.  Edwards  on  Baptism.     Candid   Reasons   for  renouncing  the 

principles  of  Anli-Pajdobaptisni.    Also,  A  Short  Method  with  the  Baptists. 

By  Peter  Edwards,  several  years  Pastor  of  a  Baptist  Church  at  Portsea,  Hants. 

ISmo.  25  and  30  cents. 

The  author  of  this  volume  was  once  a   Baptist   clergyman,  strongly  attached 

to  his  peculiar  sentiments,  and  as   strongly  prejudiced  agniust   the  doctrine  of 

infant  baptism.     Possessing,  however,  a  vigorous  mind  and  an  honest  intention, 

he  examined  the  subject  thoroughly,  and  the  result  was  a  conviction  that  his 

former  position  was  untenable.    Confining  his  attention  in  this  essay  to  a  few 

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principal  topics,  he  has  produce!  an  argument  of  unusual  power  and  conclusive- 
ness. It  cannot  be  overcome,  and  all  attempts  hitherto  employed  to  set  it  aside 
have  been  feeble. 

C   88.  Tlie  Christian's  Scripture  Directory.    By  the  Rev.  John 

Willison,  A.  M.    Together  with  Resolutions.    By  the  Rev.  Jonathan  Edwards. 

32mo.  5,  10  and  15  cents. 

A  valuable  and  instructive  collection  of  pious  thoughts  and  reflections,  by  an 

eminently  good  man;  to  which  are  appended  the  Resolutions  adopted  by  Jonathan 

Edwards  for  the  direction  of  his  religious  life. 

1189.  Institutes  of  the  Christian  Religion.    By  John  Calvin. 

Translated  from  the  original  Latin,  and  collated  with  the  author's  last  edition 

in  French,  by  John  Allen.     2  vols.,  Svo.  $3.00. 

This  masterly  performance  of  the  great  Calvin  is  so  well  known  already,  and  its 

reputation  is  so  thoroughly  established,  that  we  need  only  say,  that  this  edition 

has  been  prepared  with  unusual  care,  and  it  is  believed  to  be  the  cheapest,  as  well 

a-s  the  most  correct,  ever  published  in  English. 

C  90.  I m  man  ii<- 1 ;  or  True  Religion  a  living  Principle  in  the  minds  of  Men. 
By  the  Rev.  Samuel  Shaw,  A.  M.    18mo.  25  and  30  cents. 
This  is  a  treatise  by  au  old  writer  revived,  and  slightly  abridged,  which  displays 
all  that  richness  of  scriptural  illustration  and  deep  insight  into  the  human  heart, 
so  characteristic  of  the  practical  writers  of  a  former  age. 

S    91.  Missionary  Tales  for  Little  Listeners.    By  M.  A.  S.  Bar- 
ber.   With  engravings.     ISmo.  25  and  30  cents. 
Whatever  may  tend  to  engage  the  attention  of  youth  to  the  cause  of  missions, 
Should  be  regarded  with  favour.     This  collection  of  missionary  incidents  willhavo 
this  tendency,  and  will  form  a  valuable  addition  to  every  Sabbath  school  library. 

S    92.  Traditions  of  the  Covenanters;    or  Gleanings  among  the 
Mountains.    By  the  Rev.  Robert  Simpson,  Sanquhar.    (See  Xos.  1S8  and  189.) 
ISmo.  25  and  30  cents. 
The  sufferings  of  the  Covenanters  of  Scotland,  should  he  kept  in  grateful  re- 
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polity  and  doctrines  of  Presbyterianism.  were  fully  evinced  in  the  sacrifices  they 
endured  rather  than  abandon  them.     The  author  of  this  little  book  has  rescued 
many  interesting  incidents  of  their  history,  hitherto  preserved  only  hy  tradition. 

C  93.  The    Scripture   Doctrine    of   Sanctification  stated  and 
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C  94.  The  Christian's  Portion  ;  or  the  Charter  of  a  Christian.    By 
the  Rev.  R.  Sibbes,  D-  D.    1638.  32mo.  10  and  15  cents. 
Another  valuable  little  treatise  of  an  old  writer  revived.     A  little  practice  in 
reading  these  old  writers,  will  confirm  the  opinion  that  "old  wine  is  best." 

C  95.  The  Life    of  the    Rev.  James  Hervey,  M.  A.,  Rector  of 
\\  aston  Favel.    And  the  Life  of  the  Rev.  Augustus  M.  Toplady, 

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in  bondage  to  forms,  and  strongly  Calviuistic  in  their  doctrines.  These  memoirs 
form  a  volume  of  truly  delightful  biography  for  the  edification  of  all  true  Chris- 
tians. 

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C  96.  The    Bfature,  Power,   Dec%it,  and   Prevalency  of  In. 

dwelling  Sin  in  Believers.     By  the  Rev.  John  Owen,  D.  D.    ISnio.  iJO  and 

35  cents. 
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is  compensated  by  his  critical  knowledge  of,  the  Scriptures  and  his  deep  acquaint- 
ance with  the  workings  of  the  human  heart.    This  is  not  the  least  valued  of  his 
many  practical  works. 


C  98.  An   Historical  Sketch  of  tlie  Protestant  Church  of 

France)  from  its  origin  to  the  present  time,  with  parallel  notices  of  the 
Church  of  Scotland,  during  the  same  period.    By  the  Kev.  John  G.  Lorimer, 
Glasgow.    12mo.  $1.00. 
This  is  a  volume  embracing  much,  and  to  most  readers,  hitherto  inaccessible  in- 
formation  respecting  the  early  French  J'rotestant  Church,  in  the  season  of  its 
glory,  in  its  dreadful  persecutions,  its  unhappy  decline,  and  in  its  present  state  of 
comparative   revival.     The  author  at  the  same  time  has  collaterally  embodied  a 
history  of  the  Scotch  Church,  which  in  its  earlier  history  had  many  points  of  simi- 
larity with  the  French  Church,  although  in   the  result  so  much  more  highly 
favoured.     The  volume  is  rich  in  materials,  and  will  be  highly  valued  by  the  lovers 
of  ecclesiastical  history. 

C  99.  History  of  the  Progress  ami  Suppression  of  the  Re- 
formation in  Spain  in  the  Sixteenth  Century.    By  the  Rev. 
Thomas  McCrie,  D.  D.    l'2ino.  65  cents. 
We  have  been  accustomed  to  regard  Spain  as  almost  a  blank  in  the  moral  world, 
on  which  the  light  of  truth  had  never  shone;  but  in  earlier  times,  before  it  was 
completely  subjugated  to  Popery,  it  possessed  the  truth,  and  even  at  the  period  of 
the  great  Reformation,  it  struggled  to  emancipate  itself,  and  was  enriched  by  the 
blood  of  martyrs.     Br.  McCrie,  so  well  known  as  the  Biographer  of  Knox  and 
Melville,  has  rendered  a  valuable  service  to  the  Church  by  his  researches  in  Span- 
ish and  Italian  History,  and  by  the  publication  of  his  two  admirable  volumes  on 
the  Suppression  of  the  Reformation  in  Spaiu  and  in  Italy. 

100.  Questions  on  the  Confession  of  Faith  and  Form 
of  Government  of  the  Preshyterian  Church,  with  a  selection 
of  Scripture  Proofs :  Designed  for  the  Instruction  of  Classes  in  the  Doctrines 
of  said  Church.    By  the  Kev.  Henry  11.  Weed,  D.  D.     ISnio.    10   cents. 

These,  as  the  title  imports,  are  questions  adapted  to  bring  out  to  the  notice  of  a 
learner,  all  the  points  embraced  in  the  Westminster  Confession  of  Faith.  We  can 
scarcely  conceive  of  a  more  important,  and  we  might  say  imperative,  duty  of  a 
Presbyterian  pastor,  than  to  bring  up  his  flock  in  a  thorough  knowledge  of  the 
Standards  of  the  Church.    It  would  prove  a  bulwark  against  heresy. 

C  IVos.  101  to  113.— The  British  Reformers.  A  valuable  series 
of  twelve  volumes,  embracing  the  Lives  and  Writings  of  the  British  Reformers, 
under  this  general  denomination,  is  now  brought  before  the  American  public 
through  the  liberality  of  an  esteemed  friend  to  the  Presbyterian  Board  of 
Publication.  While  each  volume  is  complete  in  itself,  the  whole  comprises  a 
vast  fund  of  instruction.  Each  volume  coutains  a  beautiful  engraving. 
12mo.  $9,  or  75  cents  for  any  volume  separate. 

101.  WicklitTto  Bilney. 

102.  Tindal,  Frith,  and  Barnes. 

103.  Edward  VI.,  Parr,  Balnaves,  &c. 

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104.  liallmer. 

105.  Hooper. 
10G.  Bradford. 

107.  Ridley  and  Philpot. 

108.  Cranmer,  Rogers  and  Careless,  &c. 

109.  Knox. 

110.  Becoit. 

111.  Jewell. 

112.  Fox,  Bale,  and  Coverdale. 

The  best  :iinl  most  striking  works  of  these  eminent  servants  of  God  arc  hero 
brought  together,  ami  the  reader  has  the  high  privilege  of  holding  converse  with 
Bach  nun  as  Wickliff,  Tindal.  Latimer,  Hooper,  Bradford.  Cranmer,  Knox,  Beeon, 
Jewell,  and  many  others.  The  republication  of  these  volumes  must  be  regarded 
as  peculiarly  seasonable  at  a  time  when  Popery  appears  to  be  reviving,  and  every 
watchman  cta'the  walls  of  Zion  should  be  conversant  with  them. 

S    113.  The  Book  of  Popery.    A  Manual  for  Protestants.    Descriptive 
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By  Ingram  Cobbin,  M.  A.    ISmo.       and      cents. 
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cellent book  of  reference,  when  they  might  wish  any  matter  relating  to  Popery 
explained  tothem. 

114.  Plain  Catechetical  Instructions  for  Young  Com- 
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Lord's  Supper,  with  an  address  to  young  persons  not  yet  Communicants,  and 
a  few  meditations  and  helps  for  self-examination.  By  the  Rev.  John  Barr,  of 
Glasgow.  ISmo.  10  cents. 
This  is  a  well  written  and  instructive  little  work,  which  will  be  found  particularly 
serviceable  to  young  communicants. 

M118.  History  of  the   Progress    and    Suppression    of  the 
Reformation  in  Italy,  in  the  Sixteenth  Century.     Including  a  Sketch 
of  the  Histoty  of  the  Reformation  in  the  Grisons.    By  the  Rev.  Thomas  Mc- 
Crie,  D.  D.    12mo.  75  cents. 
Even  Italy,  the  principal  seat  of  Antichrist,  once  partook  of  the  light  of  tho 
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ness.    The  excellent  author  of   this   history,   displays  in  it    the    same    research 
and  accuracy,  and  the  same  bold  and  spirited  style  which  characterize  bis  other 
writings, 
C  121.  Narratives  of  Revivals   of  Religion   in    Scotland, 

Ireland,  and  Wales.    ISmo.  30  and  35  cents. 
A  history  of  i  lod's  merciful  and  marvellous  work  in  the  conversion  of  sinners 
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and  display  the  operations  of  the  Holy  Spirit  in  a  wanner  so  striking  as  to  call 
forth  the  prayer,  ••  Lord,  revive  thy  work  !" 

S    122.  A  Selection   of  Passages   of  Scripture    for   Young 
Persons  to  commit  to  Memory.     By  the  Ksr.Wa,  Brown,  M.D. 
32mo.  15  and  'JO  cents. 
This  volume  is  composed  entirely  of  Scripture  passages,  arranged  under  differ- 
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C   123.  Dying  Thoughts,  or  M.  dilations  on  Death  and  Heaven.     By  tho 
Kev.  Wm.  Crawford.     18mo.  35  and  40  cents. 

An  admirable  volume,  rich  in  thought  and  pious  feeling.  The  author  was  an 
estimable  divine,  who.  being  long  apparently  on  the  borders  of  the  grave,  made 
death  and  eternity  the  principal  subjects  of  his  thoughts  and  public  preaching. 
This  book  will  prove  a  real  friend  to  the  devout  reader.  (See  ^o.  295.) 

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C  184:.  Private  Thoughts  on  Religion,  and  other  subjects  con- 
nected with  it,  by  the  Rev.  Thomas  Adam,  with  a  sketch  of  his  life.    ISmo.  30 
and  35  cents. 
These  thoughts  evince  a  profound  acquaintance  with  the  word  of  God  and  the 
workings  of  the  human  heart.    Very  much  is  compressed  in  few  words.     There  is 
no  dilution,  but  much  concentration  of  thought.     No  Christian  can  read  the  vol- 
ume without  instruction,  and,  we  might  say,  spiritual  improvement. 

125.  An   Exposition   of  the   Epistle   to  the  Hebrews,  in 

the  form  of  questions  and  answers,  designed  for  Sabbath-schools  and  Bible 
Classes.    By  the  Rev.  J.  J.  Janeway,  D.  D.     ISmo.  10  cents. 
An  excellent  exposition  of  a  difficult,  but  truly  delightful  portion  of  God's  word. 
In  a  simple  and  familiar  style  the  author  has  brought  out  the  true  meaning  of 
the  epistle.     It  may  be  strongly  recommended  to  teachers  of  Bible  Classes. 

C  126.  The  Almost  Christian  Discovered  ;   or  the  false  profes- 
sor tried  and  cast.    By  the  Rev.  Matthew  Mead.    ISmo.  25  and  30  cents. 
This  work  is  so  well  known  as  a  standard  book  of  practical  divinity  that  it  needs 
no  commendation.     It  is  pungent,  searching,  and  to  those  who  have  but  a  name 
to  live,  a  fearful  detector  of  «,  false  profession. 

C  127.  A  Guide  to  Acquaintance  with  God.    By  the  Rev.  James 

Sherman,  Minister  of  Surry  Chapel,  London.     32mo.  15  and  20  cents. 
To  become  acquainted  with  God  is  the  highest  duty  and  privilege  4*f  man,  and 
the  judicious  advice  of  those  who  have  gone  before  in  the  acquisition  should  be 
highly  prized.    Mr.  Sherman  may  be  safely  recommended  as  a  friendly  guide,  who 
will  point  to  God  and  lead  the  way. 

M.  12  8.  Popery  and  Protestantism.     Dialogue  between  a  Popish 
Priest  and  an  English  Protestant:  wherein  the  principal  points  and  arguments 
of  both  religions  are  truly  proposed,  and  fully  examined.    By  Matthew  Poole, 
Author  of  the  Synopsis  Criticorum.    18mo.  25  and  30  cents. 
Matthew  Poole  is  the  author  of  the  Dialogue,  and  his  name  is  a  sufficient  guar- 
anty for  the  manner  in  which  the  work  is  executed.     No  one  can  carefully  read  it 
without  obtaining  a  clear  comprehension  of  the  general  principles  of  this  great, 
and,  at  the  present  day,  agitating  controversy.  * 

S  132.  The  Missionary  in  the  "Wilderness,  or  Grace  displayed 
among  the  Heathen.     18mo.  20  and  25  cents. 

David  Brainerd  is  the  missionary,  and  this  little  volume  is  composed  of  extracts 
from  his  diary.  Every  memorial  of  this  precious  saint  should  be  highly  esteemed 
by  the  church  and  to  the  young  especially  we  commend  his  example. 

C  133.  The  English  Martyrology,  abridged  from  Fox.     By  Char- 
lotte Elizabeth.    2  vols.  12mo.    Embellished  with  eight  beautiful  engravings. 
$1.00.  • 
The  history  of  the  martyrs  should  be  familiar  to  every  Protestant.     A  know- 
ledge of  the  circumstances  of  the  lives  and  deaths  of  those  who  died  for  Christ's 
sake,  is  calculated  to  render  the  truth  for  which  they  died  dear  to  every  Christian's 
heart.     "VVe  need  not  say  that  these  volumes  are  deeply  interesting,  and  that  they 
have  been  prepared  for  the  press  by  a  skilful  hand. 

C   134.  The  Communicant's  Companion;  or  Instructions  for  the 
right  receiving  of  the  Lord's  Supper.     By  Matthew  Henry;  with  an  introduc- 
tory Essay  by  the  Rev.  John  Brown,  of  Edinburgh.    Embellished  with  a  por- 
trait.   12mo.  50  cents. 
This  work  is  so  well  known  for  its  excellence  as  to  need  no  commendation.     It 
Is  rich  in  thought,  in  Christian  experience,  in  instruction.     Let  every  Christian 
read  and  study  it.    It  is  adorned  by  a  portrait  of  the  author,  expressly  engraved 
for  this  work.    (See  No.  246.) 

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C  135.  The  Trial  of   tlie  Witnesses   of  the   Resurrection 
of  Jesus,  with   the    Sequel   of  the    Trial.    By  Thomas  Sher- 
lock, D.  D.    Bishop  of  London.    18mo.  25  and  30  cents. 
The  fabric  of  the  Christian  system  rests  upon  the  truth  of  Christ's  resurrection; 
and  in  this  little  work  the  evidence  in  support  of  this  great  fact  is  ingeniously  set 
forth  under  the  forma  of  a  jury  trial.    The  Sequel  was  called  forth  by  an  attack  on 
the  former  -work,  and  is  now,  we  believe,  for  the  first  time  published  in  this  coun- 
try.    Both  together  form  an  excellent  body  of  evidence  in  proof  of  the  truth  of 
Christianity. 

C   13G.  The    Rise  and   Progress    of  Religion  in   the  Soul, 

illustrated  in  a  course  of  serious  and  practical  addresses,  suited  to  persons  of 

every  character  and  circumstance,  with  a  devout  meditation  and  prayer  added 

to  each  chapter.     By  Philip  Doddridge,  D.D.    Embellished  with  a  portrait. 

12mo.  50  cents. 

The  praise  of  Ibis  work  is  in  all  the  churches,  and  there  are  very  few  uninspired 

compositions  which  bave  been  so  extensively  blessed  in  the  conversion  of  souls  to 

(l  - 1.     Those  who  are  without  God  and  without  hope,   should  be  earnestly  per- 

Buaded  by  their  religious  friends  to  read  this  volume.     The  portrait  of  the  author 

is  tfeautifullj  executed: 

C  137.  The  Lives  of  the  British  Reformers.    With  twelve  por- 
traits.    12mo.  $1.00.  ■ 

It  is  a  natural  desire  t"  know  ftmcthing  of  the  private  life  and  personal  history 
of  those j u  t<y  celebrated  mi  n  whose  fabours  were  so  instrumental  in  promoting 
Hie  great  work  of  the  Reformation.  To  gratify  ibis  desire,  the  lives  of  some  of 
the  in  '-t  eminent  of  the  British  Reformers  have  been  collected  in  the  present  vol- 
ume. The  relii  inus  reader  cannot  be  disappointed  in  its  contents.  It  is  adorned 
with  twelve  beautiful  portraits. 

S    13  8.  Remarkable  Places  mentioned  in  the  Iioly  Scriptures.     18mo. 

With  engravings.    20  and  '-'■">  cents. 
An  excellent  little  work  for,  Sunday  School   Libraries,  and  intended  for  general 
perusal.     The  reader  will  find  in  it  descriptions,  derived  from  distinguished  mo- 
dern travellers,  of  some  of  the  most  remarkable  places  mentioned  in  the  sacred 
volume.    It  is  embellished  with  several  very  good  cuts. 

C  139.  The  Book  of  Poetry,  prepared  for  the  Presbyterian  Board  of 
Publication.  12mo.  $1.25. 
The  minor  pt  mis  which  compose  this  volume  are  from  various  sources,  and 
many  of  them  possess  great  merit  as  compositions,  as  well  as  for  their  expression 
of  devout  feelings.  It  is  superior  in  its  mechanical  execution,  and  is  illustrated 
with  several  exquisite  wood  engravings.  The  lovers  of  sacred  poetry  cannot  fail  to 
find  iu  it  much  to  gratify  their  taste  and  improve  their  hearts. 

C   141.  Evidence  of  the  Truth  of  the  Christian  Religion, 

derived  from  the  literal  fulfilment  of  Prophecy;  particularly  as  illustrated  by 
the  History  of  the  Jews,  and  by  the  discoveries  of  recent  travellers.     By  Alex- 
ander Keith,  D.  I).     With  steel  and  wood  engravings.     12mo.  60  cents. 
This  work  has  gone  through  various  editions  both  in  England  and  in  this  coun- 
try, bat  the  present  has  the  last  improvements  from  the  author's  hand.    As  an 
illustration  of  the  prophecies,  it  possesses  deep  interest  and  strongly  engages  the 
attention.     It  lias  Bucfa  an  established  reputation  that  it  needs  no  commendation 
from  us.     This  edition  is  beautifully  printed,  and  embellished  with  steel  and  wood 
engravings. 

S    143.  Scenes  and  Adventures    in  Africa,  collected  from  Mof- 
fat'<  Slit  lonary  Labours  iu  Africa,     lfcmo.  20  and  25  cents. 
Pull  of  incident   and  adventure,  the  Stents  in  Africa  is  likely  to  be  a  very  popu- 
with  young  readers.     The  title  indicates  the  source  whence  the  materials 
ba\e  In  «n  derived.     Several  of  the  scenes  are  illustrated  bj   excellent  wood-cuts. 

M  I  I  1 .  The  Exclusive  Claims   of  Puseyite  Episcopalians 
to  the  Ministry   Indefensible;  with  an  iuquiry  into  the  dmuo 
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right  of  Episcopacy  and  the  apostolic  succession :  in  a  series  of  Letters  to  the 
Rev.  Dr.  Pusey.    By  John  Brown,  D.  D.,  minister  of  Langton,  Berwickshire. 
To  which  is  added  an  article  on  the  Anglican  Reformation,  from  the  Edin- 
burgh Presbyterian  Review.     12mo.  80  cents. 
The  high  church  controversy,  so  recently  revived,  is  one  with  which  no  disciple 
of  Christ  should  be  unacquainted.     Puseyism,  so  called,  is  a  pernicious  heresy, 
and  laj'S  the  axe  at  the  root  of  Christian  hope.     The  author  of  this  work  exposes 
it  in  its  true  character,  and  furnishes  the  weapons  with  which  it  is  to  be  en- 
countered. 

C  145.  Annals  of  the  Persecution  in  Scotland,  from  the  Re- 
storation to  the  Revolution.     By  James  Aikman,  Esq.,  author  of  the  History 
of  Scotland,  Ac.     Embellished  with  Engravings.     2  vols.  12mo.  $1.00. 
This  work  is  not  only  particularly  seasonable,  but  presents  a  mass  of  facts  rela- 
ting to  the  early  persecution  of  the  Presbyterians  in  Scotland,  which  will  awaken 
thrilling  interest  in  the  bosom  of  the  reader.     We  know  few  works  issued  of  late 
years  from  the  press  which  are  so  deserving  of  the  consideration  of  the  Presby- 
terians of  America  as  this.     Its  value  is  greatly  increased  by  its  engravings. 

C  146.  Evidences    of  tlie    Authenticity,  Inspiration,  and 

Canonical  Authority  of  the  Holy  Scriptures.    By  the  Rev. 

Archibald  Alexander,  D.  D.     Embellished  with  a  portrait  of  the  author.    12mo. 

55  cents.  9 

This  is  one  of  the  most  complete  and  conclusive  demonstrations  of  the  divine 

origin  of  the  Scriptures  extant.    Its  wide  circulation  cannot  fail  to  retard  the  spread 

of  infidel  principles. 

C   147.  The  Pilgrim's    Progress,  by  John  Bunyan.    Most  carefully 
collated  with  the  edition  containins  the  author's  last  additions  and  correc- 
tions.   With  explanatory  notes  by  Thomas  Scott,  D  D.,  and  a  life  of  the  au- 
thor by  Josiah  Conder,  Esq.     Embellished  with  twenty-five  engravings.  $1.50. 
All  have  heard  of  the  Pilgrim's  Progress,  and  no  book  ryrhaps  has  been  more 
generally  read.     The  present  edition  is  the  most  beautiful  which  has  ever  pro- 
ceeded from  the  American  press.     The  style  of  the  typography  is  unsurpassed,  and 
the  engravings  are  of  the  first  order  for  beauty  and  finish.     Considering  the  great 
expense  incurred  in  preparing  this  work,  it  is  one  of  the  cheapest  books  of  the  age. 

M14S.  The  Necessity  of  Reforming  the    Church,  presented 
to  the  Imperial  Diet  at  Spires,  A.  D.  1554.    To  which  is  added,  a  Paternal  Ad- 
monition by  Pope  Taul  III.  to  the  Emperor  Charles  V.,  and  Remarks  on  the 
Paternal  Admonition  by  John  Calvin,  written  in  Latin,  and  now  first  trans- 
lated into  English  by  II.  Beveridge,  Esq.,  Advocate.    18mo.  30  and  35  cents. 
This  admirable  treatise  from  the  pen  of  Calvin  is  valuable,  as  exhibiting  the 
views  of  the  great  Reformer  on  the  grounds  of  the  necessity  of  a  Church  reform 
in  his  day.    It  has  lost  none  of  its  interest  by  the  lapse  of  time. 

S    149.  The  Prophet  Daniel,  considered  in  a  series  of  Lectures  for 

a  Sunday-school,  translated  from  the  Erench.    Illustrated  with  wood  engrav- 
ings.   ISmo.  35  and  40  cents. 
This  is  designed  as  a  Sunday-school  book,  and  as  an  assistant  to  the  teachers  of 

Bible  classes.    For  this  it  is  well  suited  by  the  simplicity  with  which  it  treats  a 

very  difficult  subject. 

S    150.  Addresses  to  Children,  32mo.  with  a  wood-cut.  10  and  15  cents. 
A  peculiar  talent  seems  to  be  necessary  in  addressing  the  understandings  and 
hearts  of  children,  and  the  author  of  the  present  little  volume  possesses  it  in  no 
ordinary  degree.     The  addresses  may  be  used  by  parents  and  Sabbath-school  teach- 
ers to  engage  the  attention  of  children  to  religious  truth. 

S  151  The  Huguenot  Galley  Slaves,  a  story  for  the  young.  By 
the  Rev.  C.  G.  Barth,  D.  D.  translated  from  the  German.  18mo.  with  wood- 
cuts. 15  and  20  cents. 

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This  story,  a  narrative  of  facts,  has  all  the  elements  necessary  to  interest  the 

young.     The  bufferings  and  enduran f  the  persecuted  French  Protestants  are 

strikingly  portrayed,  and  afford  an  example  of  what  every  follower  of  Christ 
should  bo  willing  to  encounter,  when  fidelity  to  his  Master  requires  it. 

S    152.  Kind  Words  for  his  Young  Friends.    By  Uncle  William. 

18mo.,  with  wood-cuts.  20  and  25  cents. 
A  very  engaging  hook  for  young   readers,  in  which  many  useful  lessons  are 
taught  in  a  simple  and  natural  manner.     It  has  several  good  illustrative  cuts. 

S  153.  The  History  of  Celestine  Darscott,  the  Blind  Wo- 
man of  Paturages,  with  a  wood-cut.  32mo.  15  and  20  cents. 
The  subject  of  this  narrative  was  a  convert  from  Popery,  and  her  faithful  at- 
tachment to  the  truth  subjected  her  to  many  trials,  which  she  bore  with  exem- 
plary fortitude.  Poor,  blind,  and  often  destitute  of  the  necessaries  of  life,  she 
still  found  religion  to  be  a  source  of  unfailing  comfort.  Her  story  is  deeply  inter- 
esting. 

C  154.  The  Only  Rule  of  Faith.  An  Exposition  of  the  Second  An- 
swer of  the  Shorter  Catechism.  By  the  Rev.  John  Hall.  ISmo.  20  and  25 
cents. 

The  author  in  illustrating  the  answer  to  the  Second  Question  in  the  Shorter 
Catechism,  has  furnished  a  well-digested  treatise  on  the  value  of  the  Bible  as  the 
only  true  and  infallible  rule  of  faith.  The  excellence  of  this  little  volume  will  be 
appreciated  by  the  intelligent  reader. 

S    155.  Missionary   Sketches   for    Children.     Eight  wood-cuts. 

32mo.  10  and  15  cents. 
We  are  of  opinion  that  this   will  be  a  very  popular  little  volume  with  young 
readers.     It  embraces  a  number  of  very  interesting  facts  relating  to  missions 
among  the  heathen,  and  is  well  illustrated  with  cuts. 

S    156.  Short  Miscellanies  for  Young  People.    Fine  wood-cuts. 
32mo.  10  and  15  cents. 
A  very  good  book  for  young  readers,  and  suitable,  like  several  of  the  preceding, 
for  Sabbath-school  libraries.     It  is,  as  its  title  imports,  a  collection  of  entertaining 
little  narratives,  which  will  be  read  with  pleasure  and  without  fatigue. 

S    15  7.  Examples    for    Youth;    or    Conversations    on    the 
Lives  of  Christians  eminent  for  Early  Piety.     Wood-cut. 
32nio.  15  and  20  cents. 
This  pretty  little  volume  is  composed  of  conversations,  into  which  are  intro- 
duced sketches  of  the  lives  and  deaths  of  some  of  the  most  eminent  Christians, 
both  male  and  female,  making  for  young  readers  au  instructive  volume  of  bio- 
graphy. 

S    15  8.  Another    Lilly    Gathered.     Conversion    of    James 

Liaing.     By  the  Kev.  K.  Murray  McCheyne.    32mo.  5  and  10  cents. 
We  have  seldom  read  the  memoir  of  a  young  Christian  which  pleased  us  as  much 
as  this.     It  contains  a  beautiful  illustration  of  the  efficacy  of  Divine  grace  in  en- 
lightening the  mind  and  sanctifying  the  heart.    We  earnestly  commend  its  peru- 
sal to  the  young. 

S    159.  Children    coming    to    Christ,    and    Lambs    of  the 

Flock.     By  the  Rev.  R.  M.  McCheyne.    32mo.  5  cents. 
This  earnest  exhortation  to  children  to  come  to  Christ,  is  by  the  same  author  as 
the  preceding,  and  it  should  often  be  read  to  children  by  their  parents  and  teachers. 

S    160.  The   Life    of  John    Howard,    the    Philanthropist) 

embracing  an  account  of  his  great  and  successful  labours  in  meliorating  the 
condition  of  prisoners  in  European  gaols.     ISmo.  20  and  25  cents. 
Howard  is  known  to  all  as  the  great  philanthropist  who  spent  most  of  his  life  in 
Tisiting  prisons  and  hospitals  with  the  benevolent  desire  of  alleviating  the  mise- 

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ries  of  their  unhappy  inmates.  Humanity  owes  a  debt  of  gratitude  to  this  good 
man;  and  we  think  his  memoir  can  scarcely  be  read  by  any  one  without  imbibing 
some  of  his  excellent  spirit. 

S    161.  Some  Particulars   of  Samuel  Wyke   Kilpin.    'Writ- 
ten by  his  father,  Rev.  S.  Kilpin.     32ino.  5  cents. 
A  delightful  little  memoir,  illustrative  of  youthful  piety. 

C  163.  Memoir  and  Remains  of  the  Rev.  Robert  Murray 
McCheyne.     By  the  Rev.  Andrew  A.  Bonar.     With  an  Introductory  Let- 
ter by  the  Rev.  Samuel  Miller,  D.  D.    12mo.  60  cents.     With  a  portrait. 
The  Rev.  R.  M.  McCheyne  was  a  young  Scotch  clergyman  of  great  abilities  and 
eminent  piety.     His  brief  life  was  most  laboriously  and  usefully  spent  in  the  ser- 
vice of  the  gospel,  and  few  have  instrumentally  accomplished  more  than  he  in  the 
game  period  of  time.     His  memoir  is  rich  in  instruction  ;  and  to  ministers  of  the 
gospel  it  may  be  specially  recommended  as  one  of  the  best  adapted  books  to  encour- 
age and  enforce  ministerial  faithfulness. 

M163.  Fisher's    Catechism.     The  Westminster  Assembly's    Shorter 
Catechism  Explained,  by  way  of  Question  and  Answer.    By  Several  Ministers 
of  the  Gospel.     12mo.  60      cents. 
In  relation  to  a  book  so  generally  known,  we  need  only  say. that  Fisher's  Cate- 
chism is  one  of  the  most  complete  compends  of  souud   Sieology  extant,  and  well 
adapted  to  direct  the  studies  of  theological  students,  Sabbath-school  teachers  and 
others. 

S    164r.  The    Pious    Shepherd,    or    Life    and   Character    of 

James  Wait.    By  the  Rev.  Robert  MacLaurin.    32mo.  15  and  20  cm\s. 
A  very  pleasing  and  instructive  narrative  of  the  dealings  of  Providence  in  the 
life  of  an  humble  Scotch  shepherd. 

S    165.  Little  Mary,  or   the  Infant   School  Child.    Wood-tut. 

32mo.  3  cents. 
Very  little  children  may  love  and  obey  the  Saviour,  and  of  this  Little  Mary  vas 
an  example. 

S    166.  The  Letter.    A  True  Story.    Wood-cut.  32mo.  3  cents. 
This  little  volume  contains  a  remarkable  account  of  a  little  German  boy  who  in 
distress  thought  he  might  communicate  his  feelings  to  Christ  in  a  letter,  which  ha 
accordingly  wrote,  and  which  received  an  answer,  although  not  in  the  way  he  ot- 
pected. 

C  167.  A  Letter  on  Conversion  to  God.    32mo.  3  cents. 
This  is  an  excellent  little  book  for  young  or  old,  giving  an  account  of  the  au- 
thor's conversion  to  God. 

C   16  8.  Hints  on  Self-Examination.     By  the  Rev.  Hugh  Stowell, 

A.  M.    32mo.  3  cents. 
These  brief  hints  on  self-examination  may  be  profitably  referred  to  for  daily 
use,  in  trying  the  frame  of  our  hearts. 

S    169.  The  Flag    Sergeant,  or  the  Life,  Adventures,  Re- 
pentance, and  Death  of  James  Wooley.    By  the  Rev.  R.  Knill. 
Wood-cut.     32mo.  5  cents. 
In  the  account  of  James  Wooley,  the  flag  sergeant,  we  see  that  under  the  most 
■unfavourable  circumstances  of  a  military  life,  religion  may  transform  the  most 
dissolute  men  into  humble  Christians. 

S    171.  Evenings'   Entertainmenls,    or    a  Country   Visit. 

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S    217.  Recollections  of  Marion  Ijyle  "Kurd,  in  a  letter  from  her  father, 

the  Rev.  Carlton  Hurd.     With  an  Introduction  by  the  Rev.  Asa  Cummings. 

ISmo.  20  and  25  cents. 

This  is  the  memoir  of  a  very  remarkable  child,  whose  intellectual  faculties  were 

unusually  developed,  and  whose  heart  was  imbued  with  strong  religious  feelings. 

A  beautiful  portrait  adorns  the  volume. 

S  218.  The  Power  of  Instruction,  or  The  Guilty  Tongue.     By  the  au- 
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C  220.  Zion's  Pilgrim,  or  the  way  to  the  Heavenly  Canaan,  familiarly 
illustrated.     By  the  Rev.  Robert  Hawker,  D.  D.     18mo.    With  an  engraving. 
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grim to  Zion.     The  reader  will  find  nothing  dry  or  tedious,  but  sntering  into  the 
spirit  of  the  author,  will  be  carried  onward  pleasantly,  while   he   finds  himself 
edified. 

S   221.  Elizabeth  Bales:    a  pattern  for  Sunday-school  Teachers   and 
Tract  Distributers.      By  J.  A.  James.     With  an  engraving.     18mo.  15  and  20 

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spiritual  welfare  of  others. 

C  222.  The  Saints'  Everlasting  Rest;   or  a  Treatise  on  the  bles- 
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S    223.  Tlie  Tliree  Blind  Women.    32mo.  with  an  engraving,  5, 10 

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C  224.  A  Call  to  the  Unconverted.  By  Richard  Baxter.  With  an 
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their  hands.  Christians  would  be  doing  a  truly  benevolent  work  by  presenting 
copies  of  this  book  to  all  their  unconverted  neighbours. 

C  225.  An  Alarm  to  Unconverted  Sinners,  in  a  serious  treatise  by  the  Rev. 
Joseph  Alleine.     18mo.  20  and  25  cents. 
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C  226.  Thoughts  on  Family  Worship.  By  the  Rev.  James  W. 
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publication,  has  been  unusually  popular. 

C  227.  The  Holy  War  made  by  Shaddai  upon  Diabolus  for  the  regain- 
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generally  read  than  it  is.    This  edition  is  a  very  fine  one,  and  is  enriched  by  ad- 
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228.  A  Manual  of  Devotion  for  Soldiers  and  Sailors,  compris- 
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C  229.  The  Christian  Soldiers  ;  or  the  triumphs  of  grace  in  the  army. 
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M230.  Essays  on  Happiness,  Christian  Piety,  Prejudices  against  the  Gos- 
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M231.  The  Harmony  of  the  Divine  Attributes,   in  the   con- 
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12mo.  55  cents. 
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S    232.  Nuaman  and  Elisha,  or  the  Nobleman's  visit  to  the  Prophet. 

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S   233.  Minor  Characters  of  the  Bible.    By  the  Rev.  John  Hall.    ISmo. 
20  and  25  cents. 

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The  author  has  evinced  a  pleasing  skill  in  making  even  those  whose  names  are 
but  incidentally  introduced  into  Scripture,  minister  to  our  instruction.  The 
thought  is  happily  conceived,  and  very  judiciously  enlarged  upon. 

C  234:.  The  Divine  Commendations  of  Abraham;  or,  Parental  Duties, 

and  the  blessing  resulting  from  their  faithful  performance.      By   the  Rev. 

Thomas  Houston,  of  Knock  bracken.  ISmo.  25  and  30  cents. 
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of  religion,  their  ruin  is  almost  certain,  while  fearful  guilt  rests  on  the  authors 
of  their  being.     Parents  should  make  themselves  acquainted  with  this  book. 

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C  236.  Comfort  for  the  Heavy  Laden.    By  William  Cowper,  min- 
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Although  this  book  was  originally  printed  more  than  two  centuries  ago,  it  exhi- 
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fully consulted  for  advice  and  counsel  by  the  heavy-laden. 

C  23  8.  Dally  Bread,  consisting  of  extracts  in  prose  and  verse,  from  emi- 
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C  239.  A  Memoir  of  Mary  Jane  Graham,  late  of  Stoke  Fleming, 
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Rev.  John  Campbell.    18mo.  25  and  30  cents. 
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It  has  numerous  cuts. 

S   242.  A  New  Token  for  Children.    18mo.  25  and  30  cents. 
Janeway's  Token  for  Children  has  long  been  a  favourite  book,  and  the  present 
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under  its  influence.  Hence,  biography  has  always  been  a  favourite  department 
of  Christian  literature.  The  brief  memoirs  in  this  volume  cannot  fail  to  bo  ao 
ceptuble. 

244.  Tlie  Bonk  of  Proverbs.    G4mo.  15  cents. 

A  beautiful  pocket  volume,  enriched  with  the  words  of  heavenly  wisdom. 

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32mo.  20  cents. 

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the  preceding  volume,  forms  a  good  travelling  companion. 

C  24G.  The  Communicant's  Manual ;   or  a  series  of  Meditations 

designed  to  assist  Communicants  in  making  preparations  for  the  Holy  Supper. 

By  l-  J.  Uaneway,  D.  D.     ISmo.  30  and  35  cents. 

A  very  judicious  treatise  on  the  Lord's  Supper,  with  all  necessary  directions  and 

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consult  his  own  comfort  by  having  this  manual  always  at  hand. 

C  247.  The  Causes  and  Cure  of  Scepticism.    32mo.  10  and  15 
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C  348.  Annals  of  the  Poor.    By  the  Rev.  Legh  Richmond,  A.  M.,  late 

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engravings.     12mo.  SO  cents. 

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Richmond,  has   become  so  generally  known  as  to  need  no  recommendation.    It 

may  be  trulj  -.d  I  of  this  edition,  that  it  is  more  complete  than  any  extant,  and 

unsurpassed  in  the  beauty  of  Us  typography  and  embellishments. 

S   249.  Men  and  Scenes  before  the  Flood.      By  the  Rev.  Willis 

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One  of  the  neatest  publications  of  the  Board,  in  which  the  author  has  skilfully 

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Flood. 

S   250.  Madagascar  and  its  Martyrs.    A  book  for  the  young,  with 

engrai  ings.    ISmo.  20  and  25  cents. 
This  volume  possesses  a  thrilling  interest,  as  showing  the  change  of  character 
wrought  in  .  avages  by  the  power  of  the  gospel,  and  the  readirteis  with  which  they 
offered  up  their  lives  rather  than  deny  the  name  of  Jesus. 
91251.  Thoughts  on  Public  Prayer.    By  the  Rev.  Samuel  Miller, 

D.  D.,  of  Princeton.    With  a  portrait.    12mo.  60     cents. 
This,  as  the  last  literary  effort  of  a  man  greatly  beloved  in  the  Presbyterian 
Church,  whose  usefulness  has  been  extended  through  a  long  series  of  years,  will 
be  generally  acceptable.     On  the  abuses  and  right  performance  of  public  duties  it 
CO&tains  many  excellent  hints,  the  result  of  long  experience. 

S  252.  The  Little  Italian  Boy.  By  Cousin  Mary.  18mo.  with  an 
engraving.  10  cents. 

A  very  pleasant  and  agreeable  little  lxxik  for  young  readers. 

S    253.  The  Providence  of  God  displayed  in  a  scries  of  interesting 
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C  254.  Is  Christianity  from  God!  or,  a  Manual  of  Christian  evi- 
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In  a  very  pleasing  style,  the  author  presents  a  summary  of  the  mest  striking 
evidences  that  the  Christian  religion,  so  far  from  being  a  cunningly-devised  fable, 
is  manifestly  a  revelation  from  God.  If  such  books  were  put  into  the  hands  of 
our  youth,  they  would  be  in  comparatively  little  danger  of-being  seduced  by  a 
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S    355.  Poor  Blind  Sally.    By  the  Rev.  Joseph  Warren,  Missionary  in 

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C  256.  Converse  with  God  in  Desertion  and  Solitude.    By  the  Rev. 

Richard  Baxter.  18mo.  20  and  25  cents. 
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around  which  God  alone  can  throw  rays  of  light  and  cheerfulness. 

S   357-258.  Conversations  of  a  Father  with  his  Children.    Series 

1st  and  2d.  18mo.  with  engravings.  50  and  60  cents. 
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C  359.  The  Saint  and  the  Sinner.    By  the  Rev.  William  S.  Plumer. 

D.  D.    18mo.  10  cents. 
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S   360.  The  Bedfordshire  Tinker;  or,  The  History  of  John  Bun- 
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The  Bedfordshire  Tinker  was  no  less  a  personage  than  John  Bunyan,  the  author 
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during  which  he  was  rescued  from  the  deepest  profligacy  and  degradation,  to  be 
made  an  eminent  minister  of  the  Gospel,  and  one  of  the  most  famous  among 
authors. 

S    361.  Plain  Thoughts  about  Great  and  Good  Things,  for  Little  Boys 
and  Girls.    By  the  Rev.  William  S.  Plumer,  D.  D.    ISmo.  with  au  engraving. 
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A  very  agreeable   miscellany,  into  which   the   author  has  introduced  a  great 
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Young  readers  of  the  Bible  often  meet  with  notices  of  the  Samaritans;  and,  in 
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together,  from  which  they  can  learn  more  about  them. 

C  363.  The  African  Preacher  5  an  authentic  narrative.    By  the  Rev. 
William  S.  White,  of  Virginia.    18mo.  with  two  engravings.    20  and  25  cents. 

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C  364.  Cardiphonia;  or,  the  Utterance  of  the  Heart,  in  the  course  of  a 
real  correspondence.    By  the  Rev.  John  Newton.     With  an  Introductory 
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A  capita]  volume,  embracing  many  of  the  instructive  letters  of  that  eminently 
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S    26.5.  Scripture  Lessons  in  Verse;  or,  the  Principles   of  Religion 

in  plain   and  easy  verse,  for  the   use  of  children  and   youth.     By  the   Rev. 

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profound  knowledge  of  the  human  heart,  vigorous  thought,  and  sound  evangelical 
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C  279.  Pious  Meditations  and  Devout  Breathings.     By  the  Rev.  Joseph 

Hall,  D.  D.,  Bishop  of  Norwich.  ISmo.  25  and  30  cents. 
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only  so  far  changed  as  to  make  it  intelligible  in  modern  times.  The  thoughts  are- 
striking,  and  bear  evidence  that  he  was  a  man  who  conversed  much  with  God  and 
his  own  heart,  and  whose  knowledge  of  the  Holy  Scriptures  was  profound. 

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S    381.  The  Story  of  William    Tyndalc,  My  own  Bible,  and  The  Un- 
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C  283.  The  Spiritual  Garden,  or  Traits  of  Christian  Character  De- 
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Vine,  the  Cedar,  the  l'alm,  the  Olive,  the  Church  in  the  House,  the  Government 
of  the  Thoughts,  the  Government  of  the  Tongue,  Remember  Eli,  or  a  Solemn  Call 
to  Parents,  and  a  Pastor's  Inquiries;  all  interesting,  practical,  and  instructive. 
Here  is  a  Garden  containing  trees,  -'good  for  food,  and  pleasant  to  the  eyes,  and  to 
be  desired  to  make  one  wise." 

C  3  83.  Bethany,  or  the  Sickness.  Death,  and  Resurrection  of  Lazarus,  by 

the  Rev.  R.  M.  McCheyne.  ISmo.  with  two  engravings.  15  and  20  cents. 
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humble  piety.  We  have  not  here  the  bold  and  manly  logic  of  Paul,  nor  the  ardent 
and  sometimes  impetuous  fervour  of  Peter;  but  we  have  a  tender,  confiding  John, 
pouring  out  in  unaffected  terms  his  love  for  the  Master  on  whose  bosom  he  leans, 
and  his  yearnings  of  heart  that  all  should  love  such  a  Master,  and  that  loving 
him  they  should  love  oue  another.  All  who  arc  familiar  with  the  writings  of  this 
youthful  messenger  of  God.  may  readily  imagine  how  he  would  deport  hiinscif 
when  iu  company  with  Jesus,  Mary  and  Martha,  at  the  tomb  of  Lazarus. 

C  384.  The  Redeemer's  Legacy,  or  Peace  from  the  Saviour's  Hands 
and  Side.  By  the  Rev.  W.  J.  McCord.  ISmo.  15  and  20  cents. 
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the  darkness  and  doubts  with  which  the  minds  of  many  sincere  Christians  are  dis- 
turbed, and  to  administer  to  all  such  that  peace  which  the  Redeemer  has  left  as  a 
legacy  to  his  faithful  followers.  It  is  rib  in  themes  of  consolation  and  encourage- 
ment to  God's  afflicted,  tempest-tossed  people. 

C  3  85.  The  Anxious  Inquirer  after  Salvation  directed  and 
encouraged.  By  John  Angell  James.  ISmo.  20  and  25  cents. 
A  work,  the  merit  of  which  has  been  well  attested.  It  has  gone  through  vari- 
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awakened  to  the  great  concern  of  salvation.  We  cordially  commend  it  to  the  anx- 
ious inquirer,  in  connection  with  another  book  of  similar  character  found  on  this 
catalogue,  viz. :  Henry's  Anxious  Inquirer.  (Xo.  12.) 

C  38G.  Prize  Essays  on  the  Temporal  Advantages  of  the 
Sabbath,  considered   in   relation   to    the   Working  Classes.      Containing 
Heaven's  Antidote  to  the  Curse  of  Labour,  by  John  Allan  Quinton, 
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tive books  ever  published  by  the  Board. 

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S  2  87.  A  Bible  Dictionary,  adapted  for  the  use  of  Bible  Classes,  Sab- 
bath Schools,  and  Families.  12mo.  50  and  55  cents. 
A  work  of  this  kind,  which  should  contain  all  that  is  needed  to  illustrate  Bibli- 
cal Geography,  History,  Biography,  and  Antiquities,  and  at  the  same  time  exhibit 
the  doctrines  of  the  Bible  as  laid  down  in  our  standards,  has  long  been  a  desidera- 
tum in  our  church.  It  is  hoped  that  this  attempt  to  supply  the  want,  which  is 
the  fruit  of  much  study  and  labour,  will  prove  generally  acceptable,  and  highly 
useful  to  parents  and  children,  teachers  and  pupils.  It  has  been  brought  up  to 
the  present  stage  of  geographical  and  archaeological  discoveries,  a  large  amount  of 
information  is  impacted  in  a  very  few  words — all  extraneous  and  irrelevant  mat- 
ter being  omitted,  and  instead  of  the  unseemly  and  unartistic  wood-cuts,  with 
which  many  of  the  Bible  Dictionaries  are  disfigured,  this  work  is  enriched  with  a 
set  of  maps,  with  coloured  tracings,  in  the  best  style  of  steel  engraving.  No  family 
should  be  without  such  an  aid  for  understanding  the  meaning  of  the  Scriptures. 
To  the  Sabbath-school  Library  it  will  be  an  invaluable  addition. 

C  2  8  8.  An  Affectionate  Address  to  Mothers.    By  the  Kev.  Danie» 
Baker,  D.  D.,  of  Texas.     ISmo.  10  cents. 
A  most  Important  subject  is  hore  presented,  in  a  form  which  cannot  fail  to  in- 
terest and  profit  those  to  whom  it  is  addressed. 

C  289.  The  Christian  Philosopher  Triumphing  over 
Death ;  or,  A  Narrative  of  the  Closing  Scenes  of  the  Life  of  William  Gor- 
don, M.D.,  F.  L.S.,  of  Kingston-uponllull.  By  Newman  Hall,  B.  A.,  with  a 
lithographed  likeness.  To  which  is  added,  A  Memoir  of  Dr.  John  D.  Godman, 
by  Dr.  Thomas  Sewall,  12mo.  50  cents. 

The  former  part  of  this  volume  is  a  reprint  from  the  Sixth  English  edition.  It 
exhibits  one  of  the  most  remarkable  dying  scenes  of  a  Christian  which  we  have 
ever  read.  "  The  pains,  the  groans,  and  dying  strife"  which  so  often  characterize 
the  closing  scenes,  even  of  the  believer,  were  strangers  to  the  death-bed  of  Dr.  Gor- 
don, while  peace,  joy,  and  triumph  through  the  blood  of  the  Lamb  marked  his 
chamber  as  the  "  robing-room  of  heaven." 

The  Memoir  of  Dr.  Godman,  which  is  appended  to  this  edition,  is  scarcely  less 
interesting,  though  better  known,  having  been  published  as  a  Tract  by  the  Ameri- 
can Tract  Society. 

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some  midnight  hours  to  compiling  it  for  their  instruction  and  amusement.  The 
variety  of  Interesting  incidents,  and  the  handsome  illustrations,  make  it  appro- 
priate as  a  gift  book  for  children. 

C  291.  Memoir  of  Mrs.  Agnes  Andrew,  of  Paisley,  illustrative  of 
the   Triumphs  of  Faith  in  Humble   Life.    By  the  Ilev.  Peter  Mearns,  Cold- 
stream.   18ino.  20  and  25  cents. 
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Professing  Christians,  in  all  conditions  of  life,  may  read  with  great  profit  such 
annals  of  the  poor. 

C  292.  The  Bruised  Reed  and  Smoking  Flax:  to  which  is 
added  a  Description  of  Christ.  By  Kichard  Sibbes,  D.  D.  ISmo.  30  and  35 
cents. 

This  is  a  flagon  of  old  wine,  that  has  lost  nothing  in  the  keeping.  It  is  an  elabo 
rate  exposition,  after  the  old  Puritan  method,  of  Matt.  xii.  20,  in  which  the  infir 
mities  and  frailties  of  Christians  are  described  under  the  image  of  the  bruised  reed 
and  Mucking  Sax,  and  the  tenderness  of  Christ  in  dealing  with  these  weaknesses 
very  touchlngly  and  beautifully  set  forth.  Baxter  mentions  this  treatise  as  ouo 
that  contributed  very  greatly  to  lead  him  to  Christ. 

C  293.  Morlah,  or  Sketches  of  the  Sacred  Rites  of  Ancient  Israel.    By  the 
Rev.  Robert  W.  Fraser,  M.  A.    12mo.  with  two  engravings.  CO  cents. 
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This  work  is  admirably  adapted  to  extend  a  knowledge  of  the  Levitical  institu- 
tions, and  to  excite  a  deeper  interest  in  reading  the  Old  Testament.  In  a  very 
praphic  and  popular  style  the  author  has  described  the  ritual  of  the  Old  Testament, 
whilst  its  spiritual  meaning  is  brought  out,  the  typology  is  interpreted,  and  a  most 
interesting  representation  of  evangelical  truth  is  exhibited  in  an  earnest  and  heart- 
gtirring  manner. 

C  294:.  The  Three  Last  Things,  or  Death,  Judgment,  and  Eternity, 
by  the  Rev.  John  Hambleton,  M.  A.     ISmo.  20  and  25  cents. 

This  is  a  solemn  and  earnest  presentation  of  those  august  themes,  Death.  Judg- 
ment, and  Eternity,  called  by  the  old  divines  novissima — "last  things."  They  are 
handled  in  a  manner  calculated  to  make  a  deep  and  permanent  impression  on  the 
mind  of  the  reader. 

C  395.  Light    and  Support   for   the    Dark  Valley.     ISmo.  15 

cents. 
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the  light  by  which  it  gilds  that  gloomy  gorge,  is  a  light  borrowed  from  the  gospel. 
This  is  faithfully  and  earnestly  presented  as  a  light  to  our  feet  and  a  lamp  to  our 
path,  not  only  in  life,  but  in  death. 

S    296.  The   Ragged  Scholars,  Perils  in  the  Desert,  and  the  Avenger 

Stayed.     ISmo.  with  an  engraving.  10  cents. 
A  pleasant  little  volume,  containing  three  interesting  narratives  calculated  to 
please  and  profit  youthful  readers. 

S    29T.  A  Visit  to  the  Holy  Land,  the  Young  Jewess,  the  Ked  Ber- 
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Several  charming  little  narratives,  suited  to  engage  the  attention  and  improve 
the  minds  of  the  young. 

C  298.  Lessons  of  Life  and  Death,  a  Memorial  of  Sarah  Ball,  who 
died  in  her  ISth  year.     By  Elizabeth  Ritchie.     ISmo.  20  and  25  cents. 

This  is  a  graceful  and  touching  tribute  to  a  very  lovely  character.  She  was  an 
English  girl,  who  manifested  perhaps  a  precocious  development  of  both  mind  and 
heart,  and,  like  such  rare  and  exotic  growths,  was  early  transplanted  to  heaven. 
The  book  describes  her  childhood,  her  conversion,  her  spiritual  conflicts,  her  in- 
tellectual and  Christian  character,  and  the  triumphant  exercises  of  her  dying 
hours. 

M  299.  The  Life  of  Ashhel  Green,  V.  D.  M.,  begun  to  b«  written 
by  himself  in  his  82d  year,  and  continued  to  his  84th.  Prepared  for  the  press 
by  the  author's  request,  by  Joseph  H.  Jones,  D.  D,  pastor  of  the  6th  Presby- 
terian church,  Philadelphia.     Svo.  with  a  portrait.  $1.35. 

No  minister  of  the  Presbyterian  Church  has  ever  been  for  so  long  a  time  and  so 
extensively  related  to  her  history  as  the  subject  of  this  memoir.  Many  of  the 
events  familiarly  detailed  in  this  autobiography  are  connected  with  the  most  im- 
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library  should  be  without  this  volume,  and  the  low  price  at  which  it  is  offered  placeB 
it  within  the  reach  of  all. 

M  300.  The  Canon  of  the  Old  and  New  Testament  ascer- 
tained ;  or  the  Bible  complete  without  the  Apocrypha  and  unwritten  Tra- 
ditions. By  Archibald  Alexander,  D.  D.  A  new  edition  revised  for  the  Pres- 
byterian Board  of  Publication.    12mo.  70  cents. 

This  admirable  summary,  so  long  and  most  favourably  known,  both  in  Europe 
and  America,  has  become  the  property  of  the  Board  of  Publication.  So  excellent 
a  standard  book  is  regarded  as  quite  an  acquisition  to  the  catalogue.  Several  valu- 
able additions  have  been  made  in  this  edition. 

S  301.  The  Brazen  Serpent,  or  Faith  in  Chrkt  Illustrated.  By  J.  IL 
Jones,  D.  D.    32mo.  6, 10,  and  15  cents. 

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contains  more  doctrinal  and  practical  Christianity  than  is  to  be  found  in  some 
ponderous  tomes. 

S    303.  Sarah  Lee  and  Susan  Grey.    32mo.  3  cents. 
This  is  a  took  for  children  in  ballad  verse,  intended  to  illustrate  the  nature  of 
real  conviction  for  sin  by  a  simple  and  touching  narrative. 

S    303.  Sermons  to  Young  Children.    32mo.  5, 10,  and  15  cents. 

We  have  here  a  neat  little  volume  often  sermons,  averaging  less  than  eight 
small  pages  each.  The  style  is  sufficiently  simple  to  suit  the  comprehension  of 
young  children,  and  at  the  same  time  is  free  from  the  "  baby-talk"  BO  often  resorted 
to  by  those  who  attempt  to  make  such  books,  and  which  is  just  as  offensive  to 
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able, and  highly  consolatory  to  afflicted  souls. 

C  305.  Letters  to  the  Right  Rev.  John  Hughes,  Roman  Catholic  Bishop  of 
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in  preparing  the  way  for  the  spread  of  Protestantism.  Few  works  on  this  great 
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breathings  of  youthful  piety. 

S    308.  The  Labourer's  Daughter,  or  Religious  Training 

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time  what  humble  piety  may  do  to  promote  the  glory  of  God  and  the  good  of 

fallen  man.  (See  Xo.  286.) 

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C  311.  The  Life  of  Col.  James  Gardiner,  who  was  slain  at  the 
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This  intensely  engaging  memoir,  comprising  the  remarkable  conversion,  highly 
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known  as  to  need  no  recommendation.  The  public  will  be  pleased  to  learn  that  a 
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M  31S3.  A  Digest  of  the  Acts  of  the  Supreme  Judicatory  of  the  Presbyterian 
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original  Synod  of  New  York  and  Philadelphia,  and  of  the  General  Assembly 
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contaiu  a  very  large  amount  of  matter,  its  preparation  has  cost  a  great  deal  of 
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S    313.  Tlie  Works   of  Creation   Illustrated.    With  many  en- 
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C  318.  Uuiversalism  False  and  Uiiscriptural ;  an  Essay  on  the 

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antidote  to  that  poisonous  error  which  holds  out  the  lure  that  men  may  partake 

of  the  pleasures  of  sin  without  fear  of  punishment.    It  is  at  once  a  brief  and 

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C  320.  Confessions  of  a  Convert  from  Baptism  in  Water,  to  Baptism 

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much  good. 

91321.  Biographical  Sketches  of  the  Founder  and  principal  Alumni 
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tinder  their  ministry.  Collected  and  edited  by  Archibald  Alexander,  D.  D.  12nio. 
55  cents. 
This  volume  contains  narratives  of  the  times,  and  the  men  who  were  connected 
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known  as  the  "  Log  College" — deriving  its  title  from  Mr.  Tennent's  School  at  Ne- 
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wick were  educated. 

C  322.  The  Converted  Unitarian,  a  short  Memoir  of  E E , 

a  patient  sufferer,  who  entered  into  rest,  August  13,  1S25.    lSino.  20  and  25 
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S    325.  Early   Religions    History   of  John    Barr,   written  by 
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both  of  young  and  old.    Much  taste  is  displayed  in  the  numerous  and  appropriate 
poetical  quotations  interspersed  through  the  book. 

M  329.  Letters  on  Clerical  Manners  and  Habits,  addressed  to 

a  Student  in  the  Theological  Seminary  at  Princeton,  N.  J.     By  Samuel  Miller, 

B.B.    A  new  edition,  revised  by  the  author.    12nio.  with  a  portrait  of  the 

author.  05  cents. 

Every  candidate  for  the  ministry,  and  every  minister  of  the  gospel,  of  whatever 

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contained  in  this  volume.     Those  who  had  the  happiness  to  enjoy  the  instructions 

or  the  familiarity  of  the  venerable  author,  know  that  his  own  mind  and  manners 

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to  others. 

C  330.  Letters  to  the  Aged.    By  A.  Alexander,  D. D.     ISnio.  15  and 

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S    331.  Counsels  of  the  Aged  to  the  Young.    By  A.  Alexander, 

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C  332.  An  Earnest  Search  for  Truth,  in  a  series  of  Letters  from 

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between  Calvinism  and  Arminianism.     He  here  gives  his  reasons  for  adopting,  in 
full,  the  system  of  doctrines  contained  in  our  Confession  of  Faith. 

11  is  well  worthy  of  perusal  by  those  who  have  doubts  as  to  the  scriptural  char- 
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dogmas  of  Calvinism." 

C  333.  An  Affectionate   Address  to   Fathers.     By  the  Rev.  D 

Baker,  B.  B.,  of  Texas.    ISmo.  10  cents. 
Plain  truths  earnestly  enforced — an  excellent  counterpart  to  the  "Address  to 
Mothers,"  No.  28S. 

S    334.  The  Youth's   Gleaner,  or  ripe  fruits  of  Piety,  gathered  and 

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rank  in  life  to*  the  lowest.    It  cannot  fail  to  give  pleasure,  and  at  the  same  time 

afford  profit,  to  readers  both  young  and  old. 

S    335.  The  Eastern  Traveller,  or  descriptions  of  places  and  customs 
mentioned  in  the  Bible.     By  John  Macgregor,  M.  A.     ISmo.  with  several  en- 
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day  in  the  East. 

C  33G.  Letters  front  a  Father  to  his    Sons   in   College.    By 

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period  of  his  life. 

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S   338.  lllble  Rhymes,  or  Sketches  of  Scripture  History  iu  Verse.     Se- 
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Scripture  doctrines  in  verse. 
S    339.  The  Bible— the  Cook  of  the  Lord,  or  the  divine  Authority  of  the 
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C  343.  A  Manual  on  the  Christian   Sabbath,  by  John  Holmes 
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This  is  a  memoir  of  a  Highland  soldier,  the  vicissitudes  of  -whose  life  displayed, 
for  a  period,  the  malignity  of  sin,  and  ultimately  the  triumph  of  grace,  both  in 
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S     348.  The  Forest  Flower,  or  a  Memorial  of  Daniel  McKillican,  who 
died  in  the  14th  year  of  his  age ;  by  the  Rev.  J.  Drummond.    lSino.  15  and 
20  cents. 
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S      349.  My  Own  Hymn  Book.    Illustrated  with  fourteen  engravings. 

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C     35  0.  Baiter  on  Baptism,  A  Plain  and  Scriptural  View  of  Baptism. 
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C     351.  The  Grace  of  Christ,  or  Sinners  Saved  by  Unmerited  Kindness. 

By  William  S.  l'lumer,  D.  D.    Written  for  the  Board  of  Publication.    12mo. 

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C     35  3.  Letters  to  a  recent  Convert.    By  a  Tastor.    ISmo.  15  and 
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Containing  seasonable  cautions  and  counsels  to  a  young  Christian,  on   several 
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C     354:.  The  Right  and  Left-hand  Blessings  of  God.  Designed 

as  a  Cure  of  Covetousness.    By  the  Rev.  N.  West,  D.  D.   ISmo.  15  and  20  cents. 

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S      355.  The  Faithful  Mother's  Reward.  A  Narrative  of  the  Con- 
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With  an  introduction,  by  the  Rev.  Charles  Hodge,  D.  D.    ISmo.  40  and  45  cents. 
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